Set in 1922, the fourth season sees the return of our much loved characters in the sumptuous setting of Downton Abbey. As they face new challenges, the Crawley family and the servants who work for them remain inseparably interlinked. Six months after Matthew's tragic death, his loss is still felt throughout the great house. Mary struggles to face a new future with her fatherless child and is encouraged by the family to pick up the pieces. Accepting a new role on the estate, the now eligible Mary also finds herself the reluctant object of attention from a number of eager suitors. With the twenties in full swing and the tides of change sweeping through Downton, Rose's continued attraction to the bright lights of London spells trouble for the Crawley's and Edith's budding relationship with Gregson is threatened by events beyond her control. Meanwhile, below stairs, passions run high and young hearts look set to be broken.
The Crawley Family and most of the servants are joined at Grantham House in London by Cora's mother, Martha Levinson (Shirley MacLaine) and her son Harold (Paul Giamatti), to celebrate Rose's 'coming out' at Buckingham Palace. Isobel finds herself with an admirer while Edith is wrestling with a moral dilemma. Downstairs, Daisy gets an unexpected invitation and Carson treats the staff to a special day out. When the Crawley's are implicated in a scandal that threatens to engulf the monarchy, Robert will go to great lengths to protect the royal family and his own.
Includes all 8 episodes from season four plus special episode, The London Season
Actors: Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Shirley MacLaine
Minutes: 418
Format: DVD Region 4 & 2