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Episode 3

S03E03·8.3·September 30, 2012·1h·ITV1

Edith's big day finally arrives, but will her enthusiasm convince the family that Strallan's age doesn't matter? Meanwhile, Mrs Hughes anxiously awaits her results, Anna makes a breakthrough to help Bates, and Mary takes matters into her own hands to secure the estate's future - but the personal cost could be high.

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#5In Season 3of 8 rated episodes

#15All-timeof 47 rated episodes

−0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 8.4

2012First airedSeptember 30, 2012

Guest stars

David Robbas Dr. Richard Clarkson

Michael Cochraneas Reverend Travis

Robert Bathurstas Sir Anthony Strallan

Jason Furnivalas Craig

Neil Bellas Durrant

Clare Higginsas Audrey Bartlett

Ged Simmonsas Turner

Mark Penfoldas Mr. Charkham

Karl Haynesas Dent

Emma Keeleas Mavis

Brian Woodwardas Prisoner

Christopher Longmanas Prisoner

Roman Greenas British Army Battlefield Amputee

Crew

Andy GoddardDirector

Julian FellowesWriter

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