Changes: Jarvis

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"I'm the old broom, Mr. Crawley. You are the new. I wish you luck with your sweeping."

—Jarvis to Matthew, upon his resignation.^[src]

Mr. Jarvis was Downton Abbey's manager for forty years, from 1880 to 1920^[1]. The person who holds this position is traditionally called by only their last name, therefore he is always referred to as Jarvis. He was hired by Robert's father, and as a result, according to Violet, he always viewed Robert as the "young master", even after Robert became Earl of Grantham. He is described as not liking change, and insulted Matthew Crawley, Robert's son-in-law and heir presumptive, by saying he was new to "our way of life" which Robert agreed with.

In 1920, Matthew and Mary return from their honeymoon and Matthew tells her that he will see Jarvis as he wants to check out houses that can be rented in the area, as he wants to live alone with Mary for awhile. When Matthew, with the support of George Murray, proposes new ways of running Downton, to reduce "waste." Jarvis takes this as a great personal insult, an accusation of malfeasance and corruption, though Matthew stated that it was nothing of the sort. Nevertheless, he resigned on the spot. He asked Robert for a good reference. Matthew apologized for offending him, but Jarvis still left.

Tom Branson, Robert's other son-in-law, was hired as Jarvis's successor. He planned to move into Jarvis' house, which is referred to by Mary as the Agent's House; it is likely the residence which comes with the job. Branson would have brought his daughter and her nanny with him. When Mary asked Tom how he was getting along there, he mentioned that Jarvis had taken all of his furniture with him, so he would need to start over. Mary then said they would look in the attics for some for him. Ultimately, Tom decides to continue living at the main house with Sybbie, at least until she is older.

Behind the scenes

Jarvis was portrayed by Terence Harvey.

Appearances

Episode 3.02 (mentioned only)
Episode 3.06 (mentioned only)
Episode 3.07
Episode 3.08 (mentioned only)

References

↑ Episode 3.07: Violet says that his dismissal comes after "40 years" of Service; this means he was estate manager from 1880 to 1920

[1] Episode 3.07: Violet says that his dismissal comes after "40 years" of Service; this means he was estate manager from 1880 to 1920

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 {{Quote|I'm the old broom, Mr. Crawley. You are the new. I wish you luck with your sweeping.|Jarvis to Matthew, upon his resignation.|Episode 3.07}}
-'''Mr. Jarvis''' was Downton Abbey's manager for forty years, from 1880 to 1920<ref>Episode 3.07: Violet says that his dismissal comes after "40 years" of Service; this means he was estate manager from 1880 to 1920</ref>. The person who holds this position is traditionally called by only their last name, therefore he is always referred to as Jarvis. He was hired by Robert's [[6th Earl of Grantham|father]], and as a result, according to [[Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham|Violet]], he always viewed Robert as the "young master", even after Robert became the Earl of Grantham. He is described as not liking change, and insulted [[Matthew Crawley]], Robert's son-in-law and heir presumptive, by saying he was new to "our way of life" which Robert agreed with.
+'''Mr. Jarvis''' was Downton Abbey's manager for forty years, from 1880 to 1920<ref>Episode 3.07: Violet says that his dismissal comes after "40 years" of Service; this means he was estate manager from 1880 to 1920</ref>. The person who holds this position is traditionally called by only their last name, therefore he is always referred to as Jarvis. He was hired by Robert's [[6th Earl of Grantham|father]], and as a result, according to [[Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham|Violet]], he always viewed Robert as the "young master", even after Robert became Earl of Grantham. He is described as not liking change, and insulted [[Matthew Crawley]], Robert's son-in-law and heir presumptive, by saying he was new to "our way of life" which Robert agreed with.
-In 1920, Matthew and Mary return from their honeymoon and Matthew tells her that he will see Jarvis as he wants to check out houses that can be rented in the area, as he wants to live alone with Mary for awhile. When Matthew, with the support of [[George Murray]], proposes new ways of running Downton, to reduce "waste." Jarvis takes this as a great personal insult, and an accusation of malfeasance and corruption, though Matthew stated that it was nothing of the sort. Nevertheless, he resigned on the spot. He asked Robert for a good reference. Matthew apologized for offending him, but Jarvis still left.
+In 1920, Matthew and Mary return from their honeymoon and Matthew tells her that he will see Jarvis as he wants to check out houses that can be rented in the area, as he wants to live alone with Mary for awhile. When Matthew, with the support of [[George Murray]], proposes new ways of running Downton, to reduce "waste." Jarvis takes this as a great personal insult, an accusation of malfeasance and corruption, though Matthew stated that it was nothing of the sort. Nevertheless, he resigned on the spot. He asked Robert for a good reference. Matthew apologized for offending him, but Jarvis still left.
-[[Tom Branson]], Robert's other son-in-law, was hired as Jarvis' successor. He planned to move into Jarvis' house, which is referred to by [[Lady Mary Crawley|Mary]] as the Agent's House; it is likely the residence which comes with the job. Branson would have brought his [[Miss Sybil Branson|daughter]] and her nanny with him. When Mary asked Tom how he was getting along there, he mentioned that Jarvis had taken all of his furniture with him, so he would need to start over. Mary then said they would look in the attics for some for him. Ultimately, Tom decides to continue living at the main house with Sybbie, at least until she is older.
+[[Tom Branson]], Robert's other son-in-law, was hired as Jarvis's successor. He planned to move into Jarvis' house, which is referred to by [[Lady Mary Crawley|Mary]] as the Agent's House; it is likely the residence which comes with the job. Branson would have brought his [[Miss Sybil Branson|daughter]] and her nanny with him. When Mary asked Tom how he was getting along there, he mentioned that Jarvis had taken all of his furniture with him, so he would need to start over. Mary then said they would look in the attics for some for him. Ultimately, Tom decides to continue living at the main house with Sybbie, at least until she is older.
 ==Behind the scenes==