Fair rating?Downton Abbey· Season 5 · Episode 8
Episode 8
Preparations are under way for Rose's wedding, but family tensions on both sides threaten to derail proceedings. Edith's arrangement with Marigold is happily working out, but how long can she and Cora conceal the truth from Robert? Denker reveals an unexpected side to her personality, which causes trouble for more than one of the servants. With the war memorial due to be unveiled, Mrs Patmore is still upset, but Robert has something up his sleeve. Branson comes to a heart-wrenching decision, and the storm clouds that have been gathering over Anna and Bates finally burst.
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#1In Season 5of 8 rated episodes
#18All-timeof 47 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.0
2014First airedNovember 9, 2014
Guest stars
Paul Copleyas Mr. Mason
Jeremy Swiftas Spratt
Michael Foxas Andrew "Andy" Parker
Howard Wardas Sergeant Willis
Sue Johnstonas Gladys Denker
Rade Serbedzijaas Prince Igor Kuragin
Matt Barberas Atticus Aldridge
Catherine Steadmanas Mabel Lane Fox
James Faulkneras Daniel Aldridge, Lord Sinderby
Penny Downieas Rachel Aldridge, Lady Sinderby
Peter Eganas Hugh 'Shrimpie' MacClare, Marquess of Flintshire
Louis Hilyeras Inspector Vyner
Phoebe Nichollsas Susan MacClare, Marchioness of Flintshire
Sarah Crowdenas Lady ManvilleCrew
Michael EnglerDirector
Julian FellowesWriter