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Episode 2

S04E02·7.8·September 29, 2013·1h·ITV1

Mary begins to emerge from her grief, and takes an interest in the running of the estate. However, her ambitions meet firm resistance from her father. Lady Rose MacClare, Lady Flintshire's daughter, finds herself in a predicament at a tea dance in York, while Mrs Hughes urges Carson to heal an old wound. Bates comes up with a plan to help Molesley, but will it work?

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#5In Season 4of 8 rated episodes

#44All-timeof 47 rated episodes

−0.0vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.8

2013First airedSeptember 29, 2013

Guest stars

Jeremy Swiftas Spratt

Charles Edwardsas Michael Gregson

MyAnna Buringas Edna Braithwaite

Nicky Hensonas Charles Grigg

Alex Carteras Waiter

Jonathan Howardas Sam Thawley

Nicky Bellas Tough

Stuart Matthewsas Barman

Crew

David EvansDirector

Julian FellowesWriter

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