Downton Abbey Reflection

Baby MommaAnna and Hughes cleaning out Edith’s room after the fire, find a picture of a small childTim Drewe suggests Edith be Marigold’s godmother - sort of. Mrs. Drewe doesn’t look very pleased.Edith asks Robert if she can “take an interest” in Marigold.Get Away With YouThe committee/village is trying to find the best place for the memorial. Robert says center of the village, but they want somewhere quiet: the old cricket pit.Hughes agrees with Robert - memorial should be in town. Carson: I was disappointed in his Lordship, but I’m more disappointed in you. Hughes: Every relationship has its ups and downs.Carson to Hughes: I don’t like it when we’re not on the same side. Hughes: We’re different people. We can’t always agree. C: I know, but I don’t like it. A widow convinces Carson about the memorial site. Her son pays respects to her husband on their day.Carson tells Hughes he decided on the village for the memorial. He only wanted to be convinced. His walk convinced him. Carson: There’s a bonus.

Downton Abbey, 5:1Season 5 is here! And the first episode did not disappoint! Here is a breakdown of the podcast episode we go over for episode 1.Secret MamaEdith visits her baby, MarigoldTim Drewe was asked to be chief fireman. Tim’s wife doesn’t know Marigold is Edith’s.Hughes found one of Gregson’s old booksEdith agrees to meet Mr. Drewe. He wants to propose something because his wife is getting suspicious of Edith having a crush on him. Margarie, Drewe’s wife - thinks Edith has a crush on Drewe. Drewe: We need a way for you to live the truth without telling the truth. Stop the World1924The king has to deal with a labor government - Mr. McDonald - the servants are glad he’s worked before - the prime minister is the son of a crofter.Robert: Government is committed to the destruction of people like us and everything we stand for. Mary: We should wait and see what happens.34th wedding anniversary  - tidbit - Robert’s working hard to keep his marriage together.Mr. Carson is asked to be chairman

We break this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection into these segments:To AmericaMaximize and diversifyLost in MunichTaking a standOh, AlfredOld FriendsThe Dowager Countess' linesEnjoy!

In this episode, we talk about:Vigorous baking,Cora to the rescue,Jazz it up,Game, set and match,Hard decisions,Business decisions,Another Downton baby, andthe Dowager Countess' lines

This episode brings new innovations to the Downton household, surprise doctors' visits, and some catchy zingers from the Dowager!

Witness the aftermath of the attack in this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection.

The shocking and heart-breaking house party episode.

Welcome to season 4 of the Downton Abbey Reflection! I'm hoping we'll get to hear some early British jazz in this season :)Well, episode 1 had us missing O'Brien, hoping she found a better place to be and make others miserable. Hopefully she won't get jealous and start using bars of soap as revenge weapons on her new lady.Six months after Matthew's death, and Mary is still grieving (I would be, too). But she does have who I can only assume is an adorable little son to dote on, so here's hoping she snaps out soon! Plus, it looks like her relationship with Branson (purely platonic) will have her fluent in estate management speak soon enough.Mosely is still down and out. Mrs. Hughes is still nosy and meddling. Alfred, Daisy, Ivy and Jimmy are still... Alfred, Daisy, Ivy and Jimmy.Listen to this week's podcast recap to get the inside scoop on the new season and on the rest of went down in this two-hour season premiere!

We discuss the tragic ending of the third season in this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection. Along with these topics:Mrs. Hughes saving Mrs. Patmore from that sleazeballO’Brien and Wilkins – kindred spirits? Thomas and Jimmy Kent make upShrimpy and Rose and SusanEdith and another unsuitable suitorBranson and EdnaRobert and Branson modernizing Downton alone?Dr. Clarkson and Isobel - will that happen?Mary and MatthewThe Dowager Countess' linesIn season 4, who do you most want to see in a new relationship? Mary, Edith or Thomas and why?Let us know by leaving a comment, Facebooking us, let us know on Twitter, or call in at 816-379-6956.Brought to you by It Takes a Village to Write a Book

In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we talk about: Thomas and Jimmy and O’Brien;Alfred and Daisy;How Edith has a thing for married and totally unavailable dudes. And they have a thing for her; The estate, Matthew and crickett;Anna, Bates and O’Brien;Branson;Ethyl; and of courseThe Dowager Countess' lines.This episode is brought to you by the audio program It Takes a Village to Write a book. You have a book in your head. You want to hold it in your hands. For more information on the how-to self publish guide, go to beatnikbudget.com/village.

In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we talk about: Ethyl and the Carson/Hughes traditionalness scandal;Jimmy Kent and Thomas;Alfred and Daisy;Cora and Robert and Tom; Anna and Bates; andThe Dowager Countess' lines.Find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter at @downtonpodcast, rate us on iTunes and call 816-379-6956 to leave a voicemail to share with other listeners!

In this (TRAGIC) episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we will discuss: Isobel Crawley and EthylMatthew and his takeover of the estateDaisy/Alfred dramaThomas and Jimmy KentAnna and BatesEdith and the columnSybil and the baby; andDC lines.Join the conversation by leaving a comment or voicemail at DowntonAbbeyReflection.blogspot.com or by calling 816-379-6956.Fair warning: Watch the episode before you listen! Trust me.

In this episode of the DA Reflection, we talk about: The food chain - Ethyl;Anna and Bates – cellmate drama;The footman wars and Thomas’ “good” side;Daisy gets what she wants but not really;Sybil, Branson, and a smoking toaster;How Edith is under 30; andThe Dowager Countess; lines.

It is finally Edith's big day! Everything is finally going to work out for her! She'll have a husband, a title, a fortune. Everything she's ever wanted, right?In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we recap the goings on during season 3, episode 2. We talk about things like:Love connections;The changing times;Edith's misfortune;Downton Place and Matthew's money; and of courseThe Dowager Countess' lines.I also offer some predictions of things to come and speculate about what's going on now with Anna and Bates.If you love Downton and have some speculations of your own, call 816-379-6956 to share your views with the rest of the listeners!

Season 3 is here! In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we discuss Mary and Matthew's relationship, the Downton estate, Edith's prospects and much more!After watching season 3, episode 1, there were a few things that I expected and some that I didn't.In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, I talk about:Things that I thought would happen;Things that I didn't think would happen;Things that I'm glad happened;Things that I wish would have happened; andThings that I didn't really get.We also go over the Dowager Countess' lines - and throw in a few from Mrs. Levinson as well!What's going to happen next in Downton Abbey? I give my predictions. What are yours??

The season one finale of Downton Abbey is full of suspense and heart aching moments! In this episode, we recap:Mary and Matthew's futureMrs. Patmore's eyesightThomas' attitudeO'Brien's big mistakeCora's babyEdith's prospectsA telephoneThe Dowager Countess' linesAnd so much more!Leave a comment with your thoughts on the finale, or leave us a voicemail at 816- OR use your computer microphone to leave a voice message from your computer with character study ideas.

Downton tension!In this episode of the DA Reflection, we will talk about all the tension that is going around Downton. Namely, tension between Sybil and Robert, Thomas and Bates, Anna and Bates, Mary and Matthew, and Daisy and... Daisy.Mr. Bates also takes nobility to new levels in this episode of Downton Abbey, so we will have a segment called, "Bates, why can't you defend yourself?" In this segment, we'll go over all the ways that Bates sabotages his standing at the Downton household, defends the guilty and refuses to exonerate himself. And to what end?Finally, we will wrap up with some typical Dowager Countess lines.Thanks so much for listening, and if you have comments or points of view you'd like to share with the listeners, you can do so from the blog in written or spoken form - or - you can give us a call at 816-379-6956. We look forward to hearing from you!

In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we dig deep into the character of John Bates. One of our listeners, Muneerah Page, requested a Bates study, so a Bates study we did. A lot of John Bates' past is a mystery.So in this episode, we do a lot of searching and a lot of speculation. What was Bates really like before he came to Downton Abbey? Has he really changed his ways? What causes him to be so selfless? After discussing Bates' past, we talk about his current state of affairs: prison. Is Bates really guilty? If not, who is? We talk about who a lot of you think may be guilty of poisoning Vera Bates and what motives they may have. If I left out any significant possibilities, leave a comment or voice message to let me know! Also, there are now two new ways that you can interact with me and the other listeners of the DA Reflection. You can leave a voice message by calling (816) 379-6956 or by going to the blog at www.downtonabbeyreflection.blogspot.com and clicking on the "leave a voicemail" bu

This episode is all about sister rivalry! Hear about how Edith and Mary go at it (in very back-stabbing, slandering, passive aggressive, British ways) and how Mary's pride keeps her from solving everyone's problems. Edith may finally have a love interest, and Matthew has hope for a future that would please Robert and Cora. And of course, we'll talk about the latest quick witted lines from the Dowager Countess.A listener asked that we do a character study of Bates next, so you can look forward to that next episode. Leave a comment with take aways from this episode - do you agree with my assessment of Mary and Edith's relationship? Is their rivalry simply a carry over from adolescence, or is there more to it?Let me know what you'd like to hear about next!

Things are getting wild at the Downton household! There's a new chauffeur, some new romantic interests, and - as always - some new secrets revealed.In season 1, episode 4, Mrs. Hughes lets us in on her past and how she came to be at Downton Abbey. Daisy struggles to find out who she is and how she fits in, Sybil pushes the envelope (several of them), and Mary decides to do anything but what she is supposed to. This episode is so packed full that I couldn't fit in all of the action in to one podcast episode.Leave a comment and let me know what you think about Sybil and Mary - and also to discuss some of the plot lines not gone into detail.One last thing - apologies for inverting the names Violet and Isobel. For some reason, every time I refer to Isobel Crawley, I call her Violet.Let me know what you'd like to hear next - another character study?