He was played by actor Ed Speleers. After some time away, he returned to Downton as footman, despite moving down the ranks. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. Around the start of season 3, Robert finds out that the money he invested in the Grand Trunk Railway - almost the entire fortune of the estate and Cora - has been lost. Jimmy Kent He forces Carson to help him by threatening to reveal his ex-pal's theatrical past (the pair used to perform as "The Cheerful Charlies" duo) but Lord Grantham eventually sends him packing. Since Thomas was attracted to Jimmy, Thomas gladly took him under his wing. "We felt that Thomas had earned a degree of happiness over the years, and we didn't want to take it away from him," he tells EW. EEAAO star gives tearful speech after historic win, The best Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom deals. Though Harvey never returned to "Downton Abbey" he did go on to work with Hugh Bonneville again in the 2017 film "Viceroy's House." Thomas at one point walked in on Jimmy when he was shirtless, which surprised him. He portrays a loyal and caring father who does whatever he can to help his son most notably in Season 4 when Bill Molesley tries to secure a job for Joseph, who has been struggling to find work since Matthew's death. She made her professional stage debut in comedy London Wall in 2013. As for the Crawleys, their kindness, understanding, and generosity towards the people who worked for them were a far cry from what those relationships were really like. "They made the decision, even though it was a great scene, to remove that and it was the wise decision. British ensemble series "Downton Abbey" follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their household staff from 1912 to 1926. "I had great fun doing it but I just didnt want to do it any more. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. "He's delivered many lords and royal highnesses," the Dowager insists to her son Lord Grantham. Jimmy Wilkins Thomas Barrow In the beginning of the series, her friendship with Thomas had been long lasting and well known. Ed Speleers was born on 7 April 1988 in Chichester, England, UK. But, in Season 2,all the minutiae started getting tossed aside in favor of larger-than-life plots that feel out of place in the slow-moving world of English aristocracy fans were initially introduced to. Although its incredibly upsetting, it feels like the right way to tell the story.. So, by the time we finally got to see Thomas carve out a smidge of romantic happiness for himself in theDownton Abbeymovie, it was a welcome momentbut it was one that almost didn't happen. Hair colour A distant cousin to the Crawleys, Matthew Crawley (played by Dan Stevens) was a major player in the early seasons of " Downton Abbey ." Heir apparent to the estate, Crawley struggled to fit in with the aristocratic lifestyle at first but soon became one of Downton's most established residents . The big thing is they all love Maggie, they all loved working with her, Curtis says of the cast. Ed Speleers. Throughout the seasons, viewers celebrated with their "Downton Abbey" family as Lady Mary and Matthew finally wed and mourned alongside them when Lady Sybil died in childbirth. He is called by Mrs Hughes "a vain and silly flirt". And, if keeping staff wouldn't be difficult enough for the Crawleys, Time also reported that estates like Downton Abbey became more and more expensive to operate due to increasing taxes. Lord Grantham and Mr. Carson encourage the Downton under-butler, Thomas Barrow (Robert James-Collier), to interview for the job as a means to downsize staff at the Abbey. In the early days, as The Guardian pointed out, Downton Abbey focused on the intricate details of everyday life at Downton, like the mystery of a missing wine bottle or sisterly tension. We obviously set this up in the first film with the news that her health was declining. In an interview with The Sunday Times (viaVanity Fair), the Downtonstar announced she would leave the show after its sixth season before PBS announced it would also be the show's final season. When Sarah Bunting (Daisy Lewis) voices socialist opinions to Count Rostov, he is so distraught that Lady Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern) can only calm him down by showing him their family mementos from a British-Russian royal wedding. Everything that happened after all of that in Season 6 was simply icing on the cake. While Smith announced she'd be leaving after the sixth season as the fifth one came to a close, show creator Julian Fellowes was telling outlets that he didn't know ifDownton Abbeywould be canceled or not, according toVanity Fair. Actor and singer Jane Wenham, who was best known for her theater roles in London's West End stage house The Old Vic, died at the age of 90 in 2018 (per The Guardian). Why Lady Sybil Was Killed Off Jessica Brown-Findlay was the first leading cast member to leave Downton Abbey, but the actress made it clear from the start exactly how long she intended to remain with the series. The setting alone presents an issue faced uniquely by historical dramas. The Real Reason Why Downton Abbey Was Canceled. Its quite moving, really. Speelers played footman James "Jimmy" Kent for three series of Downton Abbey, before leaving the show in the 2014 Christmas special (just before its final series the year after) - so it's not exactly a big surprise that they didn't bring him back for the movie. Later on, Edith has a baby with a man who goes missing while trying to divorce his wife, as Time recapped. Still, losing four main characters in just five seasons is a lot for any show so it's no wonder the showrunnersknew it was the right time to close the curtain and cancel the series. "Being afraid and going into the unknown excites me, and what scared me more was to keep going and then one day discover it was all I could do and wish I had pushed myself more." Affiliation So after the news that Dan Stevens has joined Beauty and the Beast, Digital Spy looks at the careers (so far!) Thomas Howes starred in the first and second series of the show as William Mason, before leaving in 2011. The scene, shot in a set on a soundstage, was both technically and emotionally difficult to film. She was married to Tom Branson, who chose to name the baby after his late wife. Rose briefly returned to the show in season six, where she is happily married, so there's clearly no hard feelings there! I was sort of dreading it, actually. In an interview with the Daily Mail, the actress went into greater detail about why she left "Downton Abbey," which she announced her departure from earlier this month. Despite the technical nuance, however, the cast and crew wanted to maintain what Bonneville calls respect and tenderness on set. March 2, 2015 12:13 PM EST. At the time, Michael Edelstein, NBCUniversal International Studios president, said the movie had been "in the works for some time." Greene appears in the last episode of Season Six but is somewhat of a trying boss for Barrow who is underwhelmed by his new job. Jessica played Mary and Edith's beloved sister, Sybil, on the show, but left in season three after her character died shortly after childbirth. I recommend reading my article on the implications of Matthew's death as there's some overlap in subject matter. To some, Downton Abbey fails to stand up to modern scrutiny, and instead belongs in a past that didn't care to see the harsh realities of history. Jimmy is ambitious and confident, being in Mr Carson 's words, "sure of himself." His ambition leads him to be easily influenced by others, as he is manipulated by O'Brien to stay close to Thomas for the advantage it may give his job, when he is in fact unsure and uncomfortable around him. Residence Title(s) Sir Mark clearly likes for things to be done properly and is not happy that Barrow is letting his duties fall to another member of the staff when he needs an evening off. The others were a guest appearance of Ruth Jones' comedy-drama "Stella" and a supporting role in docu-drama "The Honorable Rebel." He starred alongside Michael Praed and Colin Buchanan in JB Priestley's Dangerous Corner and the acclaimed Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho. Since then she has starred in Utopia and ITV's The Great Fire, as well as alongside Harry Treadaway in horror film Honeymoon. That is, a race against the progression of history. The actress, 87, only signed on to each season of the original series on an annual basis, according to producer Gareth Neame and it was never inevitable that she would stay forever. The show is a warm blanket many have described it that way, Bonneville affirms. She was a versatile actor performing everything from Shakespeare to Sophocles and anything in between she even had a stint doing pantomime. While no one on the Downton Abbeyteam will divulge the specifics of the scene, producer Gareth Neame echoes Collier's thoughts. The Crawley matriarch was truly the heart of Downton. By Alexandra Sifferlin. He plays the piano, Anna Bates remarking at one point it was nice to have another piano player downstairs (In reference to William Masonwho had also died). "Downton Abbey's" O'Brien has had a major role in the period drama, both upstairs with the Crawley family and downstairs with the servants. Ivy Stuart is a kitchen maid who worked at Downton Abbey from 1920-1923. . "O'Brien is a thoroughly despicable human being -- that was great to play," she told the Press Association, via HuffPost UK. Downton Abbey is cemented in a very specific place and time: an English aristocratic house in the early 20th century. She especially loves horror, thriller and anything crime-related. After a few eye-opening conversations, the Dowager discovers that she is automatically being awarded the Grantham Cup for "Best Bloom In the Village" every year because of her title and reputation. I could go round galleries and things on my own and I just can't do it now.". Their meeting confirms what Anna has believed all along that Bates is a good man and it gives her hope that the pair could have a future together. He played Sir Philip Tapsell, a specialist obstetrician recommended by the Dowager Countess of Grantham to oversee Lady Sybil Branson (Jessica Brown Findlay) through childbirth. Poor Ethel didn't have the best time of things on the show. However, Stevens' decision to quit Downton Abbey created a problem for series creator Julian Fellowes - and not just because Matthew was the show's male romantic lead. But actually you go, 'Yeah, that makes sense.'". Downton Abbey: A New Era review: Dame Maggie Smith's presence towers. As with the first filmMatthew Goode'scharacterHenry Talbot has a reduced role in the new sequel. Speaking about her return to the show after originally leaving in season two, she told Metro: "I was told that was it so it was a very nice, welcome, surprise phone call that I received to say that writer Julian Fellowes felt he hadnt quite finished the storyline off. Height Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, James Jimmy Kent started working at Downton Abbey in 1920 as a footman. While Jarvis is mentioned multiple times in the series, Harvey only appeared during one episode in the third season, with the actor's stint on the show abruptly ending when Jarvis resists Matthew Crawley's (Dan Stevens) attempts to modernize the Downton estate. In 2019, Henson died of cancer-related complications after living with the disease for almost twenty years, The Guardian confirmed. When you've explored all of those for all the characters, then I think it's time to say goodbye.". It was the end of an era. From causing Lady Cora's miscarriage to nearly getting . "They made the decision, even though it was a great scene, to remove that and it was the wise decision. He is remembered by the Belfast Telegraph as a "staple of TV and film for many years. It'sDownton as we've never seen it before and you have to keep it focused and keep it happier to a certain extent.". How much did the stars of Downton Abbey make during the show? The convoluted storylines aren't just the opinions of one or two scorned reviewers who had a bone to pick with the show. O'Brien also said that because Thomas was at the time, Robert Crawley's valet, he had influence with him and Jimmy should stay on his good side. Heres how it works. Downton Abbey lost out to Doctor Strange at the box office this weekend. In 1984he won a BAFTA for his leading role as Ronald Merrick in the mini-series "The Jewel in the Crown." Maybe Ed Speleers was looking to leave the show, because . Not to mention, he was inspired by real history. 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