Downton Abbey

Episode 2

Series 3    Episode 2
September 23, 2012    50m    TV-PG
79%
The estate's future is hanging in the balance and Mary is hoping to receive a bailout from grandmother Martha. Violet also attempts to help her make sure that Downton puts on a bigger show than ever before with a grand party for friends and neighbours. Mrs Hughes gets some news that worries her. O'Brien's attempts to boost Alfred's progress are met with disapproval from Thomas.
Directed By
Brian Percival
Written By
Julian Fellowes

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Cast of Episode 2
  • Maggie SmithViolet Crawley
  • Michelle DockeryMary Crawley
  • Laura CarmichaelEdith Crawley
  • Joanne FroggattAnna Smith
  • Hugh BonnevilleRobert Crawley
  • Phyllis LoganMrs. Hughes
  • Jessica Brown FindlaySybil Crawley
  • Elizabeth McGovernCora Crawley
  • Jim CarterCharles Carson
  • Brendan CoyleJohn Bates
  • Penelope WiltonIsobel Crawley
  • Amy NuttallEthel Parks
  • Lesley NicolBeryl Patmore
  • Sophie McSheraDaisy Mason
  • Siobhan FinneranSarah O'Brien
  • Robert James-CollierThomas Barrow
  • Dan StevensMatthew Crawley
  • Matt MilneAlfred Nugent
  • Allen LeechTom Branson
  • Kevin DoyleJoseph Molesley
  • David RobbDr. Clarkson
  • Shirley MacLaineMartha Levinson
  • Robert BathurstSir Anthony Strallan
  • Lucille SharpReed
  • Neil BellDurrant

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