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'''Between August 29-December 31, 1925<ref>[http://www.ecumenicalnews.com/article/downton.abbey.christmas.special.2015.spoilers.news.series.will.tie.up.loose.ends.to.give.viewers.emotional.but.satisfying.ending/36885.htm| Downton Abbey Christmas Special 2015. Ecumenical News.com. Dec 21, 2015, Updated at 16:46 PM EST]</ref>: '''Mary endeavors to build bridges with her sister, but Edith's secret continues to pose a threat, even after she thought there was nothing left to lose. As Henry settles into the role of husband and stepfather, scars left by [[Charles Rogers|Charlie]]'s tragic death are slow to heal fully, while Carson struggles to come to terms with developments which prove that even he is not invulnerable to change. Spratt's successful moonlighting venture is threatened by the continued conniving of Miss Denker, and [[Daisy Mason|Daisy]] may have missed her chance with an [[Andrew Parker|admirer]]. Isobel receives devastating news and when the young Greys' scheming takes a sinister turn, and she and Violet join forces. Robert must learn the value of independence while the day that Anna and Bates have been waiting for finally arrives.
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'''Between August 29'''<ref>[http://www.ecumenicalnews.com/article/downton.abbey.christmas.special.2015.spoilers.news.series.will.tie.up.loose.ends.to.give.viewers.emotional.but.satisfying.ending/36885.htm| Downton Abbey Christmas Special 2015. Ecumenical News.com. Dec 21, 2015, Updated at 16:46 PM EST]</ref>-'''January 1, 1926: '''Mary endeavors to build bridges with her sister, but Edith's secret continues to pose a threat, even after she thought there was nothing left to lose. As Henry settles into the role of husband and stepfather, scars left by [[Charles Rogers|Charlie]]'s tragic death are slow to heal fully, while Carson struggles to come to terms with developments which prove that even he is not invulnerable to change. Spratt's successful moonlighting venture is threatened by the continued conniving of Miss Denker, and [[Daisy Mason|Daisy]] may have missed her chance with an [[Andrew Parker|admirer]]. Isobel receives devastating news and when the young Greys' scheming takes a sinister turn, and she and Violet join forces. Robert must learn the value of independence while the day that Anna and Bates have been waiting for finally arrives.
   
 
The final episode of the overall series offers all the love and loss, happiness and heartbreak of ''[[Downton Abbey (programme)|Downton Abbey]]'', and as the family and servants prepare to welcome the year of 1926, they celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve together at the great house. <!-- <ref name="ITV Press Pack" /> -->
 
The final episode of the overall series offers all the love and loss, happiness and heartbreak of ''[[Downton Abbey (programme)|Downton Abbey]]'', and as the family and servants prepare to welcome the year of 1926, they celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve together at the great house. <!-- <ref name="ITV Press Pack" /> -->

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The 2015 Christmas Special, also known as The Finale, is the holiday episode of the sixth series of Downton Abbey. It is the final episode of the sixth series and serves as the finale for the entire show. It will be set between August 29 and December 31, 1925[1][2]. It aired on December 25th, 2015 in the UK, and will air on February 28th, 2016 in the US.

It is approximately two hours long and aired at 8:45pm on ITV on Christmas Day, 2015.

Production

Production spent a week at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, which doubled as the location for Brancaster Castle, home of Bertie Pelham, the 7th and new Marquess of Hexham. Filming took place in the spectacular interior rooms of the Castle as well as on the estate. Production also filmed dining scenes at the Iconic Ritz in central London.

Synopsis

Between August 29[3]-January 1, 1926: Mary endeavors to build bridges with her sister, but Edith's secret continues to pose a threat, even after she thought there was nothing left to lose. As Henry settles into the role of husband and stepfather, scars left by Charlie's tragic death are slow to heal fully, while Carson struggles to come to terms with developments which prove that even he is not invulnerable to change. Spratt's successful moonlighting venture is threatened by the continued conniving of Miss Denker, and Daisy may have missed her chance with an admirer. Isobel receives devastating news and when the young Greys' scheming takes a sinister turn, and she and Violet join forces. Robert must learn the value of independence while the day that Anna and Bates have been waiting for finally arrives.

The final episode of the overall series offers all the love and loss, happiness and heartbreak of Downton Abbey, and as the family and servants prepare to welcome the year of 1926, they celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve together at the great house.

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Notes

  • The series finale has been reported as being "emotional" by Jim Carter.[4]
  • Charles Carson says he has the palsy and that it does not have a proper name, although it clearly appears to be a reference to Parkinson's Disease[5]. The first modern description of the condition is found in a paper titled An Essay on the Shaking Palsy by British apothecary James Parkinson, published in 1817 and initially known as paralysis agitans. French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot did extensive study on the condition between 1868 and 1881, recommending that it be called Parkinson's disease in recognition of the work by James Parkinson, and has gone by that name since.[6]

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