Richard Teverson

There is excitement in the house and village as the annual cricket match approaches, and it brings out Robert’s competitive side. As Violet’s great niece Rose arrives, a trip to London reveals there is more to her than meets the eye. Thomas’s future is in Carson’s hands, but Bates may be an unlikely ally. What secrets are Mary and Matthew holding back from each other?

A former housemaid visits; Sergeant Willis asks Baxter to testify; Thomas struggles to fill Mr Carson's shoes; a crisis takes Anna and Mary to London; Daisy has a bone to pick with Cora.

There's trouble when Mary takes Marigold to the farm and they are spotted by Mrs Drewe; Carson and Mrs Hughes have different ideas about their wedding; Edith argues with the magazine's publisher; Anna sees a doctor.

The Duke of Kent asks for Sir Hallam's help; Lady Agnes worries about the upcoming birth of her child.