Downton Abbey

[Dazzle]

Is it just me who thinks Mary and Tom should get together? They've got so much in common and I somehow can't see her and that racing driver happily married. I'm kind of hoping Mary's hit by a bolt of lightning and realises she's fallen for the decent Tom while she wasn't looking. Is she capable of "marrying down" though?

Nobody loves Thomas. I know he's brought it upon himself but I can't help feeling sad for him.

[maidmarian]

Is it just me who thinks Mary and Tom should get together? They've got so much in common and I somehow can't see her and that racing driver happily married. I'm kind of hoping Mary's hit by a bolt of lightning and realises she's fallen for the decent Tom while she wasn't looking. Is she capable of "marrying down" though?

Nobody loves Thomas. I know he's brought it upon himself but I can't help feeling sad for him.

re Mary &Tom -Ive always thought they would
be a good match!.Even when she at her most
frost-faced-she becomes more human in his
company.
From 1840s??to 1907 it was illegal for a man
to marry his deceased wifes sister (in England)
-so it would be possible legally.
Between 1907 -1921 it was possible for individual
clergy to refuse to carry out such ceremonies!
From 1700s to 1840 -it was legal-but interested
parties could have the marriages voided.
A complicated matter invooving both civil & canon
law .
Whether there would be any residual stigma
in "high society" -I dont know? There were famous
cases regarding writers/ artists but would Lady
Mary .....

Re Thomas -he was really quite evil in
early series but mellowed a bit and trying
to change??
A bit of a change from.Corrie for actor!!
He plays the part well!

[Perdita]

8/8

8th November

Romance blossoms but a betrayal of trust threatens the chance of lasting happiness. Thomas considers desperate measures.


ITV



This is it .... no more new series of Downton Abbey I have enjoyed every episode

[maidmarian]

8/8

8th November

Romance blossoms but a betrayal of trust threatens the chance of lasting happiness. Thomas considers desperate measures.


ITV



This is it .... no more new series of Downton Abbeyy I have enjoyed every episode

Oh so.soon! last episode seems to arrived so
quickly .And no Christmas Special!!

[moonstorm]

Oh I thought we were getting a Christmas special and that was to be the last one??

[Perdita]

Oh I thought we were getting a Christmas special and that was to be the last one??

There is a Christmas special this year but not another series

[Glen1]

There is a Christmas special this year but not another series

Christmas Day episode on at 9-00pm, I believe it's a 90min special which of course will be the finale. Something to look forward to. I'm sure most are aware of Maggie Smith's latest film due for release at the cinema 13th.Nov. Written by Alan Bennett titled " The Lady In The Van". If the trailer is anything to go by looks really good, but with two class acts of Miss Smith and Mr Bennett I'm sure it will be.

[maidmarian]

There is a Christmas special this year but not another series

Oh - great -good news!!
thought the last episode of this series
was IT!!

[maidmarian]

Oh I thought we were getting a Christmas special and that was to be the last one??

Very sorry about mistake-see Perditas &
Glens posts
Delighted to be WRONG:

[maidmarian]

Christmas Day episode on at 9-00pm, I believe it's a 90min special which of course will be the finale. Something to look forward to. I'm sure most are aware of Maggie Smith's latest film due for release at the cinema 13th.Nov. Written by Alan Bennett titled " The Lady In The Van". If the trailer is anything to go by looks really good, but with two class acts of Miss Smith and Mr Bennett I'm sure it will be.

Thanks v much for info Glen
Christmas Day wouldnt be the same without it!

Julian Fellowes had said that while the ending
wont be too tidy - we will kniw what the future
holds for the characters!
Didnt see how they could do that by Episode 8-
a lot of storylines!

And great news about Maggie Smiths new film- thanks