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'''Series five''' of [[Downton Abbey (programme)|Downton Abbey]] first aired on September<ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/downton-abbey-series-5-pictures-3450932#ixzz2zoYWe7Q0| Downton Abbey series 5 first look pictures arrive but what is Tom Branson carrying?]], TV News, April 24, 2014, 13:20, by Claire Hodgson</ref><ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s183/downton-abbey/news/a566565/downton-abbey-first-look-michelle-dockery-hugh-bonneville-film-series-5.html#~oCpeZpGET3OL7d| First Look at Downton Abbey Series Five Filming], TV News, By Naomi Gordon, Thursday, Apr 24 2014, 15:49 BST</ref> the 21st 2014 on [[ITV]] in the UK (Sunday, January 4, 2015, 9pm ET in the US)<ref>[http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/programs/features/news/downton-abbey-s5-casting-news Downton Abbey Casting News] at [http://www.pbs.org PBS]</ref> with [[Julian Fellowes]] writing, and executive produced by [[Gareth Neame]], [[Liz Trubridge]] and Fellowes.<ref>[http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-commissions-fifth-series-downton-abbey#.UoD8ChC3CYQ ITV commissions a fifth series of Downton Abbey], ITV Press Centre, 10th November, 2013.</ref>
  
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[[Michael Engler]]|image = Downton-abbey-season-5-cast-photo.jpg|imagewidth = 300px|previous = [[Series 4]]|next = [[Series 6]]}}'''Series 5 '''of [[Downton Abbey (programme)|Downton Abbey]] first aired on the 21st September,<ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/downton-abbey-series-5-pictures-3450932#ixzz2zoYWe7Q0| Downton Abbey series 5 first look pictures arrive but what is Tom Branson carrying?]], TV News, April 24, 2014, 13:20, by Claire Hodgson</ref><ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s183/downton-abbey/news/a566565/downton-abbey-first-look-michelle-dockery-hugh-bonneville-film-series-5.html#~oCpeZpGET3OL7d| First Look at Downton Abbey Series Five Filming], TV News, By Naomi Gordon, Thursday, Apr 24 2014, 15:49 BST</ref> 2014 on [[ITV]] in the UK and on the 4th January, 2015 on [[PBS]] in the US.<ref>[http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/programs/features/news/downton-abbey-s5-casting-news Downton Abbey Casting News] at [http://www.pbs.org PBS]</ref> [[Julian Fellowes]] continues to write the series and it is executive produced by [[Gareth Neame]], [[Liz Trubridge]] and Fellowes.<ref>[http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-commissions-fifth-series-downton-abbey#.UoD8ChC3CYQ ITV commissions a fifth series of Downton Abbey], ITV Press Centre, 10th November, 2013.</ref>
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== Production ==
  
== Production ==
 
The main cast have signed up.<ref>[http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/08/downton-abbey-season-5-planning-underway-different-era-on-tap/ Downton Abbey: Season 5 Planning Underway, Different Era on Tap], TV Fanatic, Matt Richenthal, 7th August, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/downton-abbey-cast-talks-season-600512 'Downton Abbey' Cast Talks Season 4, Mourning Matthew and the Series' Future], Michael O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 6th August, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2396298/Downton-Abbey-deals-Downton-Abbey-stars-given-death-contracts.html No more Downton deaths! Fuming creator Fellowes locks stars into two-year handcuff deals to stop them 'doing a Matthew'], Chris Hastings and Simon Boyle, Daily Mail, 17th August, 2013. Quote: "Key characters including Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham), Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Elizabeth McGovern (Lady Cora), Maggie Smith (the Dowager Countess of Grantham), Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith) and Lily James (Lady Rose) have all signed contracts that will bind them to the show at least until the end of series five."</ref>
  
The main cast have signed up.<ref>[http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/08/downton-abbey-season-5-planning-underway-different-era-on-tap/ Downton Abbey: Season 5 Planning Underway, Different Era on Tap], TV Fanatic, Matt Richenthal, 7th August, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/downton-abbey-cast-talks-season-600512 'Downton Abbey' Cast Talks Season 4, Mourning Matthew and the Series' Future], Michael O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 6th August, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2396298/Downton-Abbey-deals-Downton-Abbey-stars-given-death-contracts.html No more Downton deaths! Fuming creator Fellowes locks stars into two-year handcuff deals to stop them 'doing a Matthew'], Chris Hastings and Simon Boyle, Daily Mail, 17th August, 2013. Quote: "Key characters including Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham), Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Elizabeth McGovern (Lady Cora), Maggie Smith (the Dowager Countess of Grantham), Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith) and Lily James (Lady Rose) have all signed contracts that will bind them to the show at least until the end of series five."</ref>
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[[Harriet Walter]] and [[Peter Egan]] will reprise their roles as [[Lady Shackleton]] and [[Hugh MacClare]] respectively. [[Richard E. Grant]], [[Anna Chancellor]], and [[Rade Sherbedgia]] join the cast, respectively playing [[Simon Bricker]], the [[Dowager Lady Anstruther]], and a Russian refugee named [[Kuragin]]. Maya Lindh and Ethan Chapples will play Rose's sister Annabelle and her husband, respectively. Ed Cooper Clarke will portray Lord Merton's second son, Timothy. Catherine Steadman will portray Gillingham's former fiance Mabel Lane Fox. Shirley MacLaine and Paul Giamatti won't be reprising their respective roles as Martha and Harold Levinson, but they may possibly return in a future season.
  
[[Harriet Walter]] and [[Peter Egan]] will reprise their roles as [[Lady Shackleton]] and [[Hugh MacClare]] respectively. [[Richard E. Grant]], [[Anna Chancellor]], and [[Rade Sherbedgia]] join the cast, respectively playing [[Simon Bricker]], the [[Dowager Lady Anstruther]], and a Russian refugee named [[Kuragin]]. Maya Lindh and Ethan Chapples will play Rose's sister Annabelle and her husband, respectively. Ed Cooper Clarke will portray Lord Merton's second son, Timothy. Catherine Steadman will portray Gillingham's former fiance Mabel Lane Fox. Shirley MacLaine and Paul Giamatti won't be reprising their respective roles as Martha and Harold Levinson, but they may possibly return in a future season.
   
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A casting call has gone out for twin baby girls to portray Edith and [[Michael Gregson]]'s daughter [[Marigold Gregson|Marigold]].  Whether or not [[Charles Edwards]] will return as Gregson remains unknown, but an answer as to what happened to him has been promised. Tension will also continue to rise between John and Anna, whose assault has not been forgotten.
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A casting call has gone out for twin baby girls to portray Edith and [[Michael Gregson]]'s daughter [[Marigold]].  Whether or not [[Charles Edwards]] will return as Gregson remains unknown, but an answer as to what happened to him has been promised. Tension will also continue to rise between John and Anna, whose assault has not been forgotten.
   
 
[[Allen Leech]] has suggested something sad happens in the opening episode, as well as that there is a campaign for the next Christmas special to be set at Christmas.
  
[[Allen Leech]] has suggested something sad happens in the opening episode, as well as that there is a campaign for the next Christmas special to be set at Christmas.
   
 
== Synopsis ==
  
== Synopsis ==
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Set in 1924 and finishing at Christmas 1925<ref>[http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-03-02/downton-abbey-without-julian-fellowes| Downton Abbey without Julian Fellowes]</ref>, Series five will continue some of the storylines established in series four, including [[Mary Crawley]]’s relationship with [[Anthony Foyle]] and [[Charles Blake]], [[Tom Branson]]’s flirtation with [[Sarah Bunting]], [[Edith Crawley]]’s pregnancy, and will explore the aftermath of [[Rose MacClare]]’s broken engagement with [[Jack Ross]].<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/downton-abbey/10440406/Downton-Abbey-outrage-as-two-characters-killed-off-and-another-raped.html Two Characters Killed off and another raped], The Telegraph, 11th November, 2013.</ref>
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Covering the months from February to December 1924, Series five will continue some of the storylines established in series four, including [[Mary Talbot|Mary Crawley]]’s relationship with [[Anthony Foyle]] and [[Charles Blake]], [[Tom Branson]]’s flirtation with [[Sarah Bunting]], [[Edith Crawley]]’s pregnancy, and will explore the aftermath of [[Rose Aldridge|Rose MacClare]]’s broken engagement with [[Jack Ross]].<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/downton-abbey/10440406/Downton-Abbey-outrage-as-two-characters-killed-off-and-another-raped.html Two Characters Killed off and another raped], The Telegraph, 11th November, 2013.</ref>
   
 
== Episodes ==
  
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*[[Episode 5.09 - 2014 Christmas Special|Episode 5.09- 2014 Christmas Special]]
   
 
== Cast==
  
== Cast==
 
=== Upstairs ===
  
=== Upstairs ===
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*[[Oliver Barker|Oliver]] and [[Zac Barker]] as [[George Crawley]]
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* [[Oliver & Zac Barker]] as [[George Crawley]]
 
* [[Samantha Bond]] as [[Rosamund Painswick]]
  
* [[Samantha Bond]] as [[Rosamund Painswick]]
 
* [[Hugh Bonneville]] as [[Robert Crawley]]
  
* [[Hugh Bonneville]] as [[Robert Crawley]]
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* [[Laura Carmichael]] as [[Edith Crawley]]
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* [[Laura Carmichael]] as [[Edith Pelham|Edith Crawley]]
 
* [[Tom Cullen]] as [[Anthony Foyle]]
  
* [[Tom Cullen]] as [[Anthony Foyle]]
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* [[Michelle Dockery]] as [[Mary Crawley]]
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* [[Michelle Dockery]] as [[Mary Talbot|Mary Crawley]]
 
* [[Fifi Hart]] as [[Miss Sybil Branson|Sybbie Branson]]
  
* [[Fifi Hart]] as [[Miss Sybil Branson|Sybbie Branson]]
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* [[Lily James]] as [[Rose MacClare]]
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* [[Lily James]] as [[Rose Aldridge]]
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*[[Allen Leech]] as [[Tom Branson]]
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* [[Allen Leech]] as [[Tom Branson]]
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*[[Elizabeth McGovern]] as [[Cora Crawley]]
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* [[Elizabeth McGovern]] as [[Cora Crawley]]
 
* [[Julian Ovenden]] as [[Charles Blake]]
  
* [[Julian Ovenden]] as [[Charles Blake]]
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* [[Douglas Reith]] as [[Lord Merton]]
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* [[Douglas Reith]] as [[Richard Grey]]
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*[[Maggie Smith]] as [[Violet Crawley]]
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* [[Maggie Smith]] as [[Violet Crawley]]
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*[[Penelope Wilton]] as [[Isobel Crawley]]
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* [[Penelope Wilton]] as [[Isobel Grey|Isobel Crawley]]
   
 
=== Downstairs ===
  
=== Downstairs ===
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*[[Jim Carter]] as [[Charles Carson|Mr Charles Carson]]
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* [[Jim Carter]] as [[Charles Carson]]
 
* [[Raquel Cassidy]] as [[Phyllis Baxter]]
  
* [[Raquel Cassidy]] as [[Phyllis Baxter]]
 
* [[Brendan Coyle]] as [[John Bates]]
  
* [[Brendan Coyle]] as [[John Bates]]
 
* [[Kevin Doyle]] as [[Joseph Molesley]]
  
* [[Kevin Doyle]] as [[Joseph Molesley]]
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*[[Joanne Froggatt]] as [[Anna Bates]]
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* [[Joanne Froggatt]] as [[Anna Bates]]
 
* [[Rob James-Collier]] as [[Thomas Barrow]]
  
* [[Rob James-Collier]] as [[Thomas Barrow]]
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* [[Sue Johnston]] as [[Denker|Gladys Denker]]
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* [[Sue Johnston]] as [[Gladys Denker]]
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* [[Phyllis Logan]] as [[Elsie Hughes|Mrs Hughes]]
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* [[Phyllis Logan]] as [[Elsie Carson|Elsie Hughes]]
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*[[Sophie McShera]] as [[Daisy Mason]]
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* [[Sophie McShera]] as [[Daisy Mason]]
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*[[Lesley Nicol]] as [[Beryl Patmore]]
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* [[Lesley Nicol]] as [[Beryl Patmore]]
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*[[Ed Speleers]] as [[James Kent]]
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* [[Ed Speleers]] as [[James Kent]]
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*[[Jeremy Swift]] as [[Spratt]]
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* [[Jeremy Swift]] as [[Septimus Spratt]]
   
 
=== Others ===
  
=== Others ===
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*[[Anna Chancellor]] as [[Dowager Lady Anstruther]]
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*[[Anna Chancellor]] as the [[Dowager Lady Anstruther]]
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*[[Ethan Chapples]] as [[Annabelle's Husband|Annabelle's husband]]
  
 
*[[Ed Cooper Clarke]] as [[Timothy Grey]]
  
*[[Ed Cooper Clarke]] as [[Timothy Grey]]
 
* [[Peter Egan]] as [[Hugh MacClare]]
  
* [[Peter Egan]] as [[Hugh MacClare]]
 
*[[Richard E. Grant]] as [[Simon Bricker]]
  
*[[Richard E. Grant]] as [[Simon Bricker]]
 
*[[Daisy Lewis]] as [[Sarah Bunting]]
  
*[[Daisy Lewis]] as [[Sarah Bunting]]
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*[[Maya Lindh]] as [[Annabelle|Lady Annabelle (née MacClare)]]
  
 
*[[Emma Lowndes]] as [[Margie Drewe]]<ref>[http://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/emma-lowndes/works/ Emma Lowndes] at [http://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/ Curtis Brown Literary and talent agency]</ref>
  
*[[Emma Lowndes]] as [[Margie Drewe]]<ref>[http://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/emma-lowndes/works/ Emma Lowndes] at [http://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/ Curtis Brown Literary and talent agency]</ref>
 
*[[Phoebe Nicholls]] as [[Susan MacClare]]
  
*[[Phoebe Nicholls]] as [[Susan MacClare]]
 
*[[David Robb]] as [[Richard Clarkson]]
  
*[[David Robb]] as [[Richard Clarkson]]
 
*[[Andrew Scarborough]] as [[Timothy Drewe]]
  
*[[Andrew Scarborough]] as [[Timothy Drewe]]
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*[[Rade Sherbedgia]] as [[Kuragin]]
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*[[Rade Sherbedgia]] as [[Igor Kuragin]]
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*[[Catherine Steadman]] as [[The Hon. Mabel Lane Fox|Mabel Lane Fox]]
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*[[Catherine Steadman]] as [[Mabel Foyle|Mabel Lane Fox]]
 
*[[Harriet Walter]] as [[Lady Shackleton]]
  
*[[Harriet Walter]] as [[Lady Shackleton]]
   
 
== Media ==
  
== Media ==
 
=== Images ===
  
=== Images ===
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=== Videos ===
  
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File:MASTERPIECE Downton Abbey, Season 5 Teaser PBS|By [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgyeJxD05YnoDquRMNBfBqw PBS] From Jun 26, 2014 (very short, 21 sec)
  
File:MASTERPIECE Downton Abbey, Season 5 Teaser PBS|By [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgyeJxD05YnoDquRMNBfBqw PBS] From Jun 26, 2014 (very short, 21 sec)
 
File:Downton Abbey - ITV - Series 5 Teaser|By [https://www.youtube.com/user/ITV1 ITV] From Jun 24, 2014 (very short, 21 sec)
  
File:Downton Abbey - ITV - Series 5 Teaser|By [https://www.youtube.com/user/ITV1 ITV] From Jun 24, 2014 (very short, 21 sec)
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*[http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/programs/features/news/downton-abbey-s5-casting-news Downton Abbey Casting News] at [http://www.pbs.org PBS]
  
*[http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/programs/features/news/downton-abbey-s5-casting-news Downton Abbey Casting News] at [http://www.pbs.org PBS]
 
*[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/downton-abbey/11034249/Downton-Abbey-spot-the-historical-blooper.html Downton Abbey: spot the historical blooper] By [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalists/anita-singh/ Anita Singh], 2:52PM BST 14 Aug 2014
  
*[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/downton-abbey/11034249/Downton-Abbey-spot-the-historical-blooper.html Downton Abbey: spot the historical blooper] By [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalists/anita-singh/ Anita Singh], 2:52PM BST 14 Aug 2014
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*[http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/downton-abbey-series-5-press-shot-suggests-time-jump-to-2014-9669270.html Downton Abbey series 5 press shot suggests time jump to 2014?] By
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*[http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/downton-abbey-series-5-press-shot-suggests-time-jump-to-2014-9669270.html Downton Abbey series 5 press shot suggests time jump to 2014?] By [http://www.independent.co.uk/biography/christopher-hooton-9074770.html Christopher Hooton], Thursday 14 August 2014
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[http://www.independent.co.uk/biography/christopher-hooton-9074770.html Christopher Hooton], Thursday 14 August 2014
  
 
*[http://parade.condenast.com/319503/klconniewang/downton-abbey-season-5-to-premiere-on-pbs/ What Should We Expect in Downton Abbey Season 5?] By [http://parade.condenast.com/member/klconniewang/ K.L. Connie Wang] August 4, 2014 – 11:45 AM
  
*[http://parade.condenast.com/319503/klconniewang/downton-abbey-season-5-to-premiere-on-pbs/ What Should We Expect in Downton Abbey Season 5?] By [http://parade.condenast.com/member/klconniewang/ K.L. Connie Wang] August 4, 2014 – 11:45 AM
 
*[http://www.digitalspy.com/british-tv/s183/downton-abbey/news/a573983/downton-abbey-julian-fellowes-wants-us-simulcast-for-fifth-series.html Downton Abbey: Julian Fellowes wants US simulcast for fifth series] By [http://www.digitalspy.com/team/sam-rigby/ Sam Rigby], Wednesday, May 28 2014, 9:47am EDT
  
*[http://www.digitalspy.com/british-tv/s183/downton-abbey/news/a573983/downton-abbey-julian-fellowes-wants-us-simulcast-for-fifth-series.html Downton Abbey: Julian Fellowes wants US simulcast for fifth series] By [http://www.digitalspy.com/team/sam-rigby/ Sam Rigby], Wednesday, May 28 2014, 9:47am EDT
 
*[http://www.digitalspy.com/british-tv/s183/downton-abbey/news/a574308/downton-abbey-sue-johnston-to-guest-star-in-series-5.html Downton Abbey: Sue Johnston to guest star in series 5] By [http://www.digitalspy.com/team/sam-rigby/ Sam Rigby], Thursday, May 29 2014, 11:45am EDT
  
*[http://www.digitalspy.com/british-tv/s183/downton-abbey/news/a574308/downton-abbey-sue-johnston-to-guest-star-in-series-5.html Downton Abbey: Sue Johnston to guest star in series 5] By [http://www.digitalspy.com/team/sam-rigby/ Sam Rigby], Thursday, May 29 2014, 11:45am EDT
   
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=== Spoilers ===
 
* [http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/15/downton-abbey-season-five-spoilers-love-sex-scandals-and-fire-4834305/ Downton Abbey season five spoilers: Love, sex scandals and FIRE!] Friday 15 Aug 2014 4:51 pm
  
* [http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/15/downton-abbey-season-five-spoilers-love-sex-scandals-and-fire-4834305/ Downton Abbey season five spoilers: Love, sex scandals and FIRE!] Friday 15 Aug 2014 4:51 pm
 
* [http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/12/downton-abbey-behind-the-scenes-season-five-in-pictures-4829701/ Downton Abbey behind the scenes – season five in pictures] Tuesday 12 Aug 2014 1:54 pm
  
* [http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/12/downton-abbey-behind-the-scenes-season-five-in-pictures-4829701/ Downton Abbey behind the scenes – season five in pictures] Tuesday 12 Aug 2014 1:54 pm
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* [http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/downton-abbey-series-5-spoilers-itv-release-first-teaser-trailer-see/ Downton Abbey Series 5 Spoilers: Mr Carson reveals worrying times for the Crawleys!] by Anna Howell, June 25th, 2014
  
* [http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/downton-abbey-series-5-spoilers-itv-release-first-teaser-trailer-see/ Downton Abbey Series 5 Spoilers: Mr Carson reveals worrying times for the Crawleys!] by Anna Howell, June 25th, 2014
 
*[http://cartermatt.com/109773/downton-abbey-season-5-spoilers-richard-e-grant-more-join-cast ‘Downton Abbey’ season 5 spoilers: Richard E. Grant, more join cast] February 15, 2014 at [http://cartermatt.com CarterMatt]
  
*[http://cartermatt.com/109773/downton-abbey-season-5-spoilers-richard-e-grant-more-join-cast ‘Downton Abbey’ season 5 spoilers: Richard E. Grant, more join cast] February 15, 2014 at [http://cartermatt.com CarterMatt]
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*[http://www.wetpaint.com/downton-abbey/articles/2014-01-29-season-5-christmas-special-spoiler Downton Abbey Season 5 Spoiler: Cast Has Big Plans for Christmas Special] by [http://www.wetpaint.com/author/elisabeth-kramer Elisabeth Kramer], January 29, 2014 at 01:38PM EST
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*[http://www.wetpaint.com/downton-abbey/articles/2014-01-29-season-5-christmas-special-spoiler Downton Abbey Season 5 Spoiler: Cast Has Big Plans for Christmas Special] by [http://www.wetpaint.com/author/elisabeth-kramer Elisabeth Kramer], January 29, 2014 at 01:38PM EST{{SeriesNav}}
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Series 4 ⇐ ⇒ Series 6
 

Series 5 of Downton Abbey first aired on the 21st September,[1][2] 2014 on ITV in the UK and on the 4th January, 2015 on PBS in the US.[3] Julian Fellowes continues to write the series and it is executive produced by Gareth Neame, Liz Trubridge and Fellowes.[4]

Production

The main cast have signed up.[5][6][7]

Harriet Walter and Peter Egan will reprise their roles as Lady Shackleton and Hugh MacClare respectively. Richard E. Grant, Anna Chancellor, and Rade Sherbedgia join the cast, respectively playing Simon Bricker, the Dowager Lady Anstruther, and a Russian refugee named Kuragin. Maya Lindh and Ethan Chapples will play Rose's sister Annabelle and her husband, respectively. Ed Cooper Clarke will portray Lord Merton's second son, Timothy. Catherine Steadman will portray Gillingham's former fiance Mabel Lane Fox. Shirley MacLaine and Paul Giamatti won't be reprising their respective roles as Martha and Harold Levinson, but they may possibly return in a future season.

A casting call has gone out for twin baby girls to portray Edith and Michael Gregson's daughter Marigold.  Whether or not Charles Edwards will return as Gregson remains unknown, but an answer as to what happened to him has been promised. Tension will also continue to rise between John and Anna, whose assault has not been forgotten.

Allen Leech has suggested something sad happens in the opening episode, as well as that there is a campaign for the next Christmas special to be set at Christmas.

Synopsis

Covering the months from February to December 1924, Series five will continue some of the storylines established in series four, including Mary Crawley’s relationship with Anthony Foyle and Charles Blake, Tom Branson’s flirtation with Sarah Bunting, Edith Crawley’s pregnancy, and will explore the aftermath of Rose MacClare’s broken engagement with Jack Ross.[8]

Episodes

Cast

Upstairs

Downstairs

Others

Media

Images

Videos

Official
News

References

  1. ↑ Downton Abbey series 5 first look pictures arrive but what is Tom Branson carrying?], TV News, April 24, 2014, 13:20, by Claire Hodgson
  2. ↑ First Look at Downton Abbey Series Five Filming, TV News, By Naomi Gordon, Thursday, Apr 24 2014, 15:49 BST
  3. ↑ Downton Abbey Casting News at PBS
  4. ↑ ITV commissions a fifth series of Downton Abbey, ITV Press Centre, 10th November, 2013.
  5. ↑ Downton Abbey: Season 5 Planning Underway, Different Era on Tap, TV Fanatic, Matt Richenthal, 7th August, 2013.
  6. ↑ 'Downton Abbey' Cast Talks Season 4, Mourning Matthew and the Series' Future, Michael O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 6th August, 2013.
  7. ↑ No more Downton deaths! Fuming creator Fellowes locks stars into two-year handcuff deals to stop them 'doing a Matthew', Chris Hastings and Simon Boyle, Daily Mail, 17th August, 2013. Quote: "Key characters including Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham), Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Elizabeth McGovern (Lady Cora), Maggie Smith (the Dowager Countess of Grantham), Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith) and Lily James (Lady Rose) have all signed contracts that will bind them to the show at least until the end of series five."
  8. ↑ Two Characters Killed off and another raped, The Telegraph, 11th November, 2013.
  9. ↑ Emma Lowndes at Curtis Brown Literary and talent agency

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