The Honourable Ephraim Atticus Aldridge is the son of Lord and Lady Sinderby and the husband of Rose MacClare.
Background
Atticus's ancestors came from Russia but were driven out because of their Jewish faith. They resettled in England where they built a fortune and acquired the title of Sinderby. His great-grandfather changed the family name to Aldridge. Atticus's father considered changing the name back but never did, because the family felt they were English now and wished to stay that way.
His mother referred to him by his middle name rather than his first since he was a baby, and so he has gone by Atticus instead of Ephraim ever since.
Biography
Atticus meets Rose during a rainstorm, helping her with her bags. He continues to see her, and eventually reveals to her his Jewish faith, which does not bother her.
Rose eventually introduces Atticus to his family, and he in turn introduces them to his parents. His mother finds her quite charming and is happy that Atticus is quite taken with her, whereas his father does not wish for him to marry out of their Jewish faith.
When Edith runs away, Atticus remembers Lord Grantham saying she had inherited Michael Gregson's publishing company. Atticus suggests contacting the office as they might know where to find her. She praises him as clever.
Atticus soon proposes to Rose, and she accepts. Rose's father takes a liking to Atticus just as Atticus's mother has grown fond of Rose. Unfortunately, Atticus's father and Rose's mother do not approve. When Lord Sinderby reminds his son that if he marries Rose their children will grow up Anglican, Atticus responds that they may choose to convert to Judaism in the future.
Susan tries to sabotage the wedding by setting Atticus up with a prostitute during his stag party. Fortunately, Rose and Atticus go ahead and are happily married.
Appearances
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| Series 5 | Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 Appears |
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Christmas Special |
| Series 6 | Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | Episode 7 | Episode 8 | Christmas Special |