Downton Abbey: Season 3
ITV DVD (2012)
TV Series  /  Drama
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IMDB   8.7
47 mins UK / English
Blu-ray  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
Maggie Smith Violet Crawley / Dowager Countess of Grantham
Edward Speleers Jimmy Kent
Jim Carter Charles Carson
Elizabeth McGovern Cora Crawley / Countess of Grantham
Hugh Bonneville Robert Crawley / Earl of Grantham
Penelope Wilton Isobel Crawley
Dan Stevens Matthew Crawley
Michelle Dockery Lady Mary Crawley
Brendan Coyle John Bates
Matt Milne Alfred Nugent
Allen Leech Tom Branson
Laura Carmichael Lady Edith Crawley
Joanne Froggatt Anna Bates
Phyllis Logan Mrs. Hughes
Lesley Nicol Mrs. Patmore
Sophie McShera Daisy Mason
Siobhan Finneran Sarah O'Brien
Kevin Doyle Joseph Molesley
Robert James-Collier Thomas Barrow
Amy Nuttall Ethel Parks
Director
Brian Percival
David Evans
Andy Goddard
Jeremy Webb
Producer Julian Fellowes
Gareth Neame
Rebecca Eaton
Charles Hubbard
Writer Julian Fellowes
Cinematography Nigel Willoughby
Musician John Lunn


The Crawleys have been the Earls of Grantham since 1772. In the drawing rooms and library and beautiful bedrooms, with their tall windows looking across the park, lives the family, but below stairs are other residents, the servants, as fiercely possessive of their ranks as anyone above.

Some of them are loyal to the family and are committed to Downton as a way of life, others are moving through, on the look out for new opportunities or love or just adventure. The difference being that they know so many of the secrets of the family, while the family knows so few of theirs...
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    9/23/2012  1.  Episode 1
Cora’s mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary’s wedding, but with the couple’s relationship under strain will they even make it to the altar? New footman Alfred strives to meet Carson’s high standards, under the watchful eye of his aunt O’Brien. Robert’s shocking news brings financial worries to the fore, on an unprecedented scale. Might he lose Downton itself and all it stands for?
Director:  Brian Percival  Writer:  Julian Fellowes 
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    9/23/2012  2.  Episode 2
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.
Director:  Brian Percival  Writer:  Julian Fellowes 
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    9/30/2012  3.  Episode 3
Edith's wedding day arrives but will her enthusiasm be able to convince the family that Strallan's age doesn't really matter. Mrs Hughes awaits her results. Anna manages to make a breakthrough as she tries to help Bates. Mary decides to take matters into her own hands to secure the estate's future.
Director:  Andy Goddard  Writer:  Julian Fellowes 
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    10/7/2012  4.  Episode 4
Branson's political views manage to get him into trouble while Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit. Ethel finds herself being torn between head and heart as she makes a decision about her son's future. Anna is upset by Bates's silence and wonders what could be the cause. Carson looks for a new a footman and good-looking candidate called Jimmy creates interest below stairs.
Director:  Andy Goddard  Writer:  Julian Fellowes 
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    10/14/2012  5.  Episode 5
An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion. Isobel throws Ethel a lifeline. New maid Ivy is attracting attention below stairs, and Alfred's interest in particular is resented by Daisy. Anna's perseverance finally pays off. Matthew's concerns about the estate grow, but are his protests falling on deaf ears?
Director:  Jeremy Webb  Writer:  Julian Fellowes 
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    10/21/2012  6.  Episode 6
Tempers are left on edge after a kind gesture by Isobel backfires. Mary attempts to fight Branson's corner after his decisions are put under scrutiny. Robert and Cora's relationship feels the strain and Violet attempts to make them see things differently. Some extreme measures are taken by Bates.
Director:  Jeremy Webb  Writer:  Julian Fellowes 
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    10/28/2012  7.  Episode 7
It's a good day as Anna's patience is rewarded and Edith gets some admiration from an unexpected quarter. Matthew refuses to back down over the estate management. Branson's plan for the christening causes some consternation, as does the sudden arrival of his brother.
Director:  David Evans  Writer:  Julian Fellowes 
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    11/4/2012  8.  Episode 8
There's excitement in the house and village as the annual cricket match approaches, and the event brings out Robert's competitive side. Violet's great-niece Rose shows up but a trip to London reveals there is more to her than meets the eye. Matthew and Mary look like they are keeping secrets from each other. Thomas finds out that his future lies in Carson's hands.
Director:  David Evans  Writer:  Julian Fellowes 
Edition Details
Series Downton Abbey
Distributor PBS
Release Date 1/29/2013
Packaging HD Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen (1.85:1)
Subtitles English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks Stereo [English]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 3

Features
Disc 01 Behind the Drama Revisit the action=packed storylines of Downton's first two seasons plus bonus interviews with writer Julian Fellowes and Downton cast members. Includes footage from the historic Ealing Studios in London and Highclere Castle Downton in 1920 The Wedding of Lady Mary The Wedding of Lady Edith The Men of Downton Abbey Shirley McLaine at Downton Behind the Scenes: The Cricket Match Behind the Scenes: A Journey to the Highlands