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    Caro07Caro07 Posts: 1,264
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    h007 wrote: »

    why would Mary be facing execution?

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    I was refering to the events as Edith knows them, rather than what we know.

    He was young. He spent the day hunting (more strenuous than people might think). He had no ill effects at dinner or later that evening.
    The next thing she is aware of is her sister carrying his dead body.

    She cannot rule out that Mary was responsible for his death. I don't think she wrote to the ambassador to tell him his dead employee died of natural causes while having sex, why should he care. I think she wrote to tell him that the death was suspicious.

    While only 1 peer was ever hanged for murder, Pamook was involved in sensitive talks. If (as far a Edith thinks possible) he was murdered then political pressure could conceiveably result in a Lady being hanged.
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    teresagreenteresagreen Posts: 16,444
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    stripedcat wrote: »
    This is a thread about Downton Abbey not the Carry On films! ;)

    :D:D:D:D:D
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    Slow_LorisSlow_Loris Posts: 24,882
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    I really enjoy this show (just caught up on sky plus)

    It does remind me a lot of "The Grand" which was on in the late 90's. It is different but similar to me. To that end i half expected them to stitch up Joanna Froggats character (Anna) after the death of "The Turk" and have her take the fall and end up hanged at the end of the series.

    Three reasons i was expecting this, one because it would be heartbreakingly sad (much in the same way Jane Dansons character Monica was executed in "The Grand" although she did kill the man, who had attempted to rape her), Secondly because both actress have been in (or are in) coronation street and thirdly because Joanna Froggat seems to have a history of playing characters who end up dead!

    I am glad that so far this has not happened because along with the little kitchen hand aka slave girl (Gwen?) Joanna Froggats character (Anna) is the character i care most about.

    Good show, hope for a second series ?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 4
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    Yes I agree, it is a great drama. Though don't want to get too caught up in potential plot, but not sure if Anna would be "stitched up". After all Daisy if I remember correctly saw Lady Mary carry the Turk into his room. Did she see Anna?

    One thing I do hope for is a cliffhanger at the end of this series.
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    eye3eye3 Posts: 2,551
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    Yes its the hit of the season and ITV have confirmed that series 2 has been commissioned.
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    nate1970nate1970 Posts: 1,591
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    gilesb wrote: »
    To that end i half expected them to stitch up Joanna Froggats character (Anna) after the death of "The Turk" and have her take the fall and end up hanged at the end of the series.

    Oh god, I hope not. That sounds a bit melodramatic, I'm more than happy with arguments about roses and missing snuff boxes! :p:D
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    kaniakania Posts: 6,252
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    nate1970 wrote: »
    Oh god, I hope not. That sounds a bit melodramatic, I'm more than happy with arguments about roses and missing snuff boxes! :p:D

    lol.. that made me chuckle!

    Not long to go, as usual I'm sooooo excited. Bound to be a fabulous episode! In the middle of painting my toddler's bedroom whilst he is at his grandparents, but I guess some things can wait lol.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 327
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    Looking forward to this too tonight. In an effort to catch the snuff box malarkey, which I missed last Sunday, I turned on the repeat (too late!) and caught the "I love you..........Mr. Bates!" bit and welled right up I did! I agree with Nate. Missing snuff boxes and prize roses are also fine for me on a Sunday night! (Can't wait for The Kiss.;))

    Does anyone else think that O'Brien and the woman on the left of last week's panel on The Apprentice You've Been Fired are probably never seen in the same room together?:p
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,373
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    Nice bit of tying in with history:)
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 9,560
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    *runs in from the X Factor thread*

    Evening all!
    Looking forward to tonight's episode.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 847
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    Cataracts?
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    guernseysnailguernseysnail Posts: 18,922
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    Evening Downton Abbey-ers...

    What scandals tonight?
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    mazzy50mazzy50 Posts: 13,305
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    Evening All :)
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 9,560
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    lol
    'No she is not entitled to opinions until she is married....... then her husband will tell her what her opinions are!!!'
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    allie4allie4 Posts: 11,994
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    "Her husband will tell her what her opinions are"!!!!!!!!
    Hah! If my husband tried it just ONCE....!!
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 9,560
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    mrs whippy wrote: »
    Cataracts?

    Such a shame Val didn't have her cataracts NOW
    HH would have a field day! :D
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,373
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    SoapyJo wrote: »
    *runs in from the X Factor thread*

    Evening all!
    Looking forward to tonight's episode.

    Are you happy with who went?:)
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    PamelaLPamelaL Posts: 67,688
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    allie4 wrote: »
    "Her husband will tell her what her opinions are"!!!!!!!!
    Hah! If my husband tried it just ONCE....!!

    :D:D:D
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    StuntyStunty Posts: 45,702
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    Those two are a couple of schemers.

    Whereas Mr Bates and his admirer are rather cute.
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    smudesmude Posts: 17,603
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    Stunty wrote: »
    Those two are a couple of schemers.

    Whereas Mr Bates and his admirer are rather cute.

    He is a bit more than cute:)
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    guernseysnailguernseysnail Posts: 18,922
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    Trailer for `The Little House` looks interesting.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 8,012
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    Aw , poor you We all differ dont we . ? .Just switch it off then if it doesnt entertain you . I think its fantastic and I cant wait for more. I would love a two hour episode and would glady watch it three times a week .
    Nest wrote: »
    Me too. I get all caught up in the era and hate when it ends!

    ........... and me. The hour just flies by much too fast.
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    SULLASULLA Posts: 149,789
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    Thomas need to get run over...again:mad:
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    wuffleswuffles Posts: 45,776
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    Blimey, what have they done to Robert Bathurst's hair?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,373
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    Will the war start when the series ends:confused:
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