With hugh bonneville, phyllis logan, elizabeth mcgovern, brendan coyle. I am sure the one scene had more dialog in the american version than the uk version, but am not sure what the difference is on a whole. Downton abbey season 4 ends in the uk, the us is more. Jan 05, 2014 us now seeing fourth season four months after uk, but pbs president says schedule is now part of holiday tradition published. What is the difference between the uk and us versions of downton. I recently noticed that season 2 of downton abbey was recently added to amazon prime instant. Given what the couple went through in season 4, that is very welcome news for fans.
Watch all 9 downton abbey episodes from season 4,view pictures, get episode information and more. Season 4 demonstrates that there can indeed be life after matthew for the noble earl and countess of grantham, their daughters, soninlaw, grandchildren, mother, and ever loyal staff. Downton abbey, is a reboot of the television series of the same name. See the big events from downton abbey season 16, including mourning, meddling, and challenging social issues.
With a massive following in the us, australia and elsewhere around the globe it should be time to rejoice. Considering how season 3 left off, with the sudden automobile accident of matthew crawley. Jul 31, 2012 downton abbey apparently has a uk and us version i recently noticed that season 2 of downton abbey was recently added to amazon prime instant. Catch up on all the major breakups, makeups, and happy endings from the shows final season, ahead of the downton abbey movie premiere. The british historical drama downton abbey ran in the u. Downton abbeys american version the gilded age debuts on. Downton abbey tv series 20102015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Anonymous in season one i think they cut a bit of stuff for the american version to make it flow better and avoid some back story bits. Sep 05, 2014 season 5 of downton abbey is about ready to debut in the u. The dvd version in the us is the original 7 episodes, as shown in the uk. Six series have been made, the sixth airing in the autumn of 2015 in the uk. It first aired on the th october, 20 on itv in the uk. Downton abbey details the trials and tribulations of a family of nobility living on an estate called downton abbey, run by matriarch violet crawley, her son robert. Though its cast remains strong, downton abbey s fourth season is a bit of a comedown after the multiple story arcs that challenged viewers in past seasons.
What are the differences between the episodes on downton. Unfortunately in the us alone season 5 wont be shown at the same time, in fact all the more. A chronicle of the lives of the british aristocratic crawley family and their servants in the early twentieth century. The downton abbey tv series begins with a predicament for the earl of grantham. Downton abbey invites special guests for text santa. Passion, romance, history, intrigue, fabulous english country houses, gorgeous clothes, unforgettable characters, impeccable attention to detail, and wit what is a weekend. In the british version he doesnt arrive until episode two.
The version of downton abbey originally broadcast in the uk was broken up into episodes that were different from the episodes we saw in the us. Downton abbey, season 4 masterpiece official site pbs. Downton abbey cut 2 hours by tv executives fearing plot will. The show returns to your screens for the final time on itv, christmas day. The series first aired on itv in the united kingdom on 26 september 2010, and in the united states on pbs, which supported production of the series as part of its masterpiece classic anthology, on 9 january 2011. Get more from masterpiece on great programs like poldark, victoria, and downton abbey.
Dame maggie smith stars as violet, the stubborn dowager countess of. With the shocking conclusion to season 3, many downton abbey aficionados wondered whither, and whether, the series could go on. Downton abbey is a british historical drama television series set in the early 20th century, created and cowritten by julian fellowes. Amid the fallout of the eventful house party a trip to the bright lights of london is planned. Jan 07, 2011 as a result, downton, which ran for eight hours on itv, has been slashed to six for the states, while the storyline about the inheritance of the abbey has been downplayed. The uk version of the program consisted of seven episodes in series 1 and eight episodes in series 2 each about an ho. The uk version of the program consisted of seven episodes in series 1 and eight episodes in. The sweeping downton abbey saga continues with a fourth season of drama, romance, and family intrigue. The duration of each episode was different and as a result the contents were slightly different. Some edits were made for airing in the states on pbs. So for the first season on netflix i was wondering if it was the original version. Us now seeing fourth season four months after uk, but pbs president says schedule is now part of holiday tradition published. I think the showing time allotted for uk tv is shorter than the running time for the usa pbs version.
Some scenes have also been rearranged, as the us televised version was shown in 4, longer episodes and the uk version in 7 shorter episodes. The series first aired on itv in the united kingdom on 26 september 2010. Matthew will someday inherit both the earls title and his real estate. Why are there two versions of downton abbey available on. Season 4 of julian fellowes downton abbey picks up six months after matthews death and finds a family deep within the throes of mourning. Aug 08, 2016 over the past several years, there seems to be a growing difference between the way series that air in both the uk and the u. Americans want to see downton abbey at the same time as. Downton abbey season 2 dvd alchemy downton abbey season 2 dvd warnings. The pbs show has collected hordes of fans all over the world, but if youre not british more specifically, if you arent living in the u. One of the most popular period dramas was thrust back on the uk tv screens with what in the uk is called series 5 on sunday 21st september 2014, thats right, downton abbey was back. Jul 31, 2011 she also announced that the three highestrated programs done by the franchise since last year downton abbey, sherlock and upstairs downstairs all are being brought back with sequels. What is the difference between the us and uk broadcasts of downton abbey.
See downton abbey at the internet movie database andor the downton abbey talk page for this explained and in detail. Big changes might be in store for the crawley family when downton abbey returns for a fifth season next year. But some of the scenes shown on pbs masterpiece were not included on the dvd. Downton abbey season 1 original uk edition dvd, downton abbey a sprawling, lavish edwardian mansion nestled in the yorkshire landscapeneeds an heir. Maggie smith, michelle dockery, hugh bonneville, brendan coyle, dan stevens, jim carter, elizabeth mcgovern, maggie smith, michelle dockery, julian. For those huge us downton abbey fans and in fact fans from anywhere outside the uk you will be extremely pleased to know there is a solution to your desperation and you will be able to get your downton abbey season 5 fix at exactly the same time as the uk. Downton abbey cut 2 hours by tv executives fearing plot. Americans want to see downton abbey at the same time as the. So i live in america and i have never watched downton abbey on the tv.
Here sir john bullock shows his true colours and rose finds gallantry comes from an. The muchloved cast of downton abbey season 4 includes dame maggie smith, elizabeth mcgovern, hugh bonneville, michelle dockery, jim carter, joanne froggatt, penelope wilton, and a host of others, with guest stars shirley maclaine and paul giamatti. This product can expose you to some kind of chemicals, which is known to the state of california to cause cancer for more information, go to. The film picks up the saga of the crawley family and their mostly loyal servants in 1927, a year and a half after the series ended. Edna braithwaite was a general maid who arrived at downton abbey in september 1921 and left soon after, then briefly returned as a ladys maid. Downton abbey is a british period drama that won a golden globe for best drama miniseries in 2012. It aired in the us as part 3 on january 19, 2014 on most pbs stations. Downtons writers cant stop exploring sexual assaultbut do they even know. Earl robert has no sons, and an entail keeps any of his three daughters from inheriting his great estate and mansion. Downton abbey is a british period drama television series created by julian fellowes and coproduced by carnival films and masterpiece. Downton abbey season 2 is already available on amazon for americans to watch. Jan 04, 2011 ever since the brilliant premiere of downton abbey in the uk this past fall, the anticipation for its sunday, 9 january, premiere on pbs masterpiece series has been at an alltime high. I never watched series 1 or series 2 of downton abbey on pbs, but instead bought the uk version dvds and watched those episodes. Downton abbey is hosting a lavish christmas party, yet despite being the season of goodwill, tensions are rife and batess arrest has cast a shadow over the festivities.
According to tvline, downton abbey spoilers for season 5 indicate that there are happier times ahead for anna and bates. It begins in preworld war i england, right after the sinking of the rms titanic. In the uk, downton abbey airs on a commercial network, itv, and therefore has commercial breaks built into it. The series first aired on itv in the united kingdom on 26 september 2010, and in the united states on pbs, which supported production of the series as part of its masterpiece classic anthology, on 9 january 2011 the series, set in the fictional. You have no idea who is credited for season 3 as none of the episodes will be broadcast until september in the uk and january in the us.
The entail, primogeniture, and why matthew inherits. Fans are anxious to know where things are headed in the new episodes, particularly when it comes to the muchcherished coupling of mr. Ever since the brilliant premiere of downton abbey in the uk this past fall, the anticipation for its sunday, 9 january, premiere on pbs masterpiece series has been at an alltime high. Return to downton abbey for the sixth and final season to discover the fates of the crawley family, and the servants who work for them, as they face new challenges and begin forging different paths in a rapidly changing world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Downton abbey costs an average of one million pounds per episode to produce as of 20, downton abbey is the highest rated pbs masterpiece drama series of all time, seen by an estimated 120 million viewers in 200 countries and regions. Hugh bonneville stars as her son, the stoic lord crawley. Setting the downton abbey record straight tellyspotting. Hugh bonneville stars as her son, the stoic, unflappable lord crawley. Though its cast remains strong, downton abbey s fourth season is a bit of a comedown after the multiple story.
While series such as call the midwife, downton abbey, lewis, endeavour and, now poldark have enjoyed both critical acclaim and audience success on the bbc, itv and pbs, audiences see a bit of a different take on how the series will. Edna has considerable charm, which she uses to her advantage. Recent reports from the uk have suggested that the downton abbey. The original uk version, downton abbey season two christmas at downton abbey christmas 1919. Lady mary michelle dockery is a ghostly presence in. Thats because today brings news that next year downton abbey s longawaited american version dubbed the gilded. It first aired on itv in the united kingdom on 26 september 2010, and on pbs in the united states on 9 january 2011, as part of the masterpiece classic anthology. Downton abbey season 4 original uk edition dvd,the sweeping downton abbey saga continues with a fourth season of drama, romance, and family intrigue. Downton abbey episode 4 original uk version youtube. After the tragic events with which season 3 ended when one of the main characters, matthew crawley dan stevens was killed during the last scene of the finale, viewers were left in mourning and. So for the first season on netflix i was wondering if it was the original version or the american. Jan 20, 2014 web only features january 20, 2014 downton abbey, season 4, episode 3. However, season 3 of downton abbey is uploaded to a site called thats free for brits to watch, but if you try to access it stateside, this is what you see. I have a few questions about downton abbey i have heard that the american version is shorter than the uk version and that we miss some scenes is this true and if so what do we miss.
I never watched series 1 or series 2 of downton abbey on pbs, but instead bought the uk. In season one i think they cut a bit of stuff for the american version to make it flow better and avoid some back story bits. The original and unedited uk version of seasons 1 and 2 of the hit show downton abbey in one limitededition boxed set welcome to downton abbey, the splendid ancestral home of the earl and countess of grantham hugh bonneville and elizabeth mcgovern and their daughters, who live there under the watchful eye of the dowager countess dame maggie smith. Both critically acclaimed and a hit with audiences, the period drama returned itv, at least for a bit, to the forefront of uk television. Sep 23, 20 downton abbey returned to british tv screens sunday for the premiere of the dramas fourth season. Eighthour itv series slashed to six for the states. Ever since the brilliant premiere of downton abbey in the uk this past fall, the anticipation for its sunday, 9 january, premiere on pbs masterpiece series has.
Jun 25, 2012 the fair arrives in the village and mrs hughes finds herself the centre of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position at downton. Why matthew dissapeared so suddenly between the season 3 and season 4. Dame maggie smith stars as violet, the stubborn dowager countess of grantham, matriarch of downton. The us televised version loses about 3040 minutes of the show, with a couple of minor subplots missing or cut down significantly.
In downton abbey,is there a difference between the. Sign up to get the latest scoop on the series, exclusive video, podcasts, sweepstakes and more. Thats because today brings news that next year downton abbey s longawaited american version dubbed the. As a result, downton, which ran for eight hours on itv, has been slashed to six for the states, while the storyline about the inheritance of the abbey has been downplayed. Joanna froggatt, who plays anna, says that there are still some turbulent times ahead as the couple will still have some ups and downs. Creator julian fellowes brings the top pbs drama of all time to its clima. The muchloved cast of downton abbey season 4 includes dame maggie smith, elizabeth mcgovern, hugh bonneville, michelle dockery, jim carter, joanne froggatt, penelope wilton, and a host of others. Downton abbey season 6 uk edition dvd,return to downton abbey for the sixth and final season to discover the fates of the crawley family, and the servants who work for them, as they face new challenges and begin forging different paths in a rapidly changing world. How to watch downton abbey season 5 in the us vpn compare. I had been waiting to watch the series on netflix instant for a while. Downton abbey returned to british tv screens sunday for the premiere of the dramas fourth season.
Even when she rises from housemaid to ladys maid, she shows signs of distaste at serving rather than being served. The much talked about downton abbey season 4 has ended in the uk, with the christmas special, and now the hit period drama sets its sights on the us. Downton abbey apparently has a uk and us version i recently noticed that season 2 of downton abbey was recently added to amazon prime instant. If youre in need of a new series to binge watch, 2019 is already looking promising. She has proven to be ambitious in moving above her social station.