“DOWNTON ABBEY” Movie Fundraiser

South West Women’s Health & Info Centre

Downton Abbey took the world by storm when it debuted on ITV in 2010; gaining popularity throughout its six-season run until finally calling it a day in 2015. The show followed the aristocratic Crawley family and their team of dedicated servants on the fictional Yorkshire Estate, Downton Abbey, from 1912 until 1926.

The movie will revolve around a royal visit from King George V and Queen Mary. It will be set in 1927 (a year on from the TV series’ finale) with the Great Depression looming and the Crawley’s tightening their belts with their once large bevy of servants now diminished. The movie will see Carson the butler, played by Jim Carter, come out of retirement to try to restore glory to Downton, and Lady Mary will consider leaving the estate forever. However, luckily Anna Bates is on hand to attempt to convince her ladyship to stay. Meanwhile, Branson gets a new love interest, Mrs Patmore defends the honour of her kitchen from a royal invasion, and the Dowager Countess attempts to bend the knee.

This Movie is quite something, and not to be missed by Downton Abbey fans!