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Christmas at Downton Abbey [DVD]
 
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Christmas at Downton Abbey [DVD]

Hugh Bonneville , Maggie Smith    Suitable for 12 years and over   DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (162 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 26 Dec 2011
  • Run Time: 120 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (162 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004NSUXHU
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 28 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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DVD Description

Christmas 1919. Downton Abbey is hosting a lavish Christmas party, yet despite being the season of goodwill, tensions are rife and Bates’ arrest has cast a shadow over the festivities. Will he be a condemned man or will he be found innocent in time to dance with his new wife at the annual servants’ ball? Mary has to consider her future with Sir Richard Carlisle following a contretemps at the shooting party and Violet has concerns about Rosamund, whose new suitor - the dashing but raffish Lord Hepworth - is not all he seems.


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113 of 120 people found the following review helpful
By Brett H TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
The much anticipated Downton Abbey Special delivered the highlight of the Christmas TV viewing schedule in style. There was plenty of action with the central plot featuring Mr Bates on trial for murder at a time when convicted murderers were often hanged and the impact of this on the Downton Abbey household above and below stairs. However, there was a good measure of dramatic sub plots featuring blackmail, romance, ambition and betrayal - in fact all the things one would expect from Downton!

This is probably the best ever episode of Downton Abbey so should definitely not be missed.

The timescale here took us from the end of 1919 into the beginning of 1920 so this will be the starting point for Season 3 which should hit our screens later in 2012. Downton Abbey Series 1 attained critical acclaim and earned the series the title of the most popular costume drama since Brideshead Revisited - The Complete Collection (Digitally Remastered) [DVD] almost 30 years ago - given the number of period dramas both ITV and BBC churn out this is quite an accolade. Reviews for Series 2 were more mixed although personally I really enjoyed it, but few would have had much to complain about with this two hour special. This has hopefully set the standard for Series 3 which we now know will include Shirley MacLaine. I cannot wait to see her playing opposite Maggie Smith!
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95 of 104 people found the following review helpful
Bliss 25 Dec 2011
By NorthBrit TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
On Christmas Eve I said to my husband 'Only one more sleep till Downton.' He snorted, thinking I was joking. I was not.

Christmas at Downton is certain to join the annual, unmissable Christmas treats that people watch every year along with It's a Wonderful Life and The Snowman.

I spent two blissful hours this Christmas evening at the Big House, among the people I have got to know so well. There are lots of little hints sparkling all the way through about future plot lines, so it leaves us hungering after series three. Very tantalising.

How very very glad I am that I had pre-ordered the DVD. It should be here around the 28th, and I will watch it all again before the end of the holidays, then I will test my will power by putting it away and trying not to get it out before December 2012. (No promises, though!)

I will give away none of the story in case some people have not seen it yet. Well, maybe just one tiny thing? Thomas dances with the Dowager Countess.....there now, that alone makes it worth owning the DVD, don't you think?
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55 of 60 people found the following review helpful
best episode to date 26 Dec 2011
By Jermey
Format:DVD
This is a fantastic episode, undoubtedly the best yet. It is bursting with cracking drama and both tense and happy moments. I was afraid as a christmas episode it may either be too sad or too sickly happy, however the balance was perfect. With superb writing and superb acting the weeks of waiting certainly paid off. With the excitement and anticipation building up to this episode, downton once again did not fail to live up to and exceed epectations. I went to sleep on christmas day with a very large grin accross my face. It's truly a must see masterpiece of television, guarranteed to leave you smiling for days and with a warm feeling of satisfaction at the perfect conclusion to a truly epic series.
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best christmas tv viewing
watching this over christmas was the one bright spot in a dire line up. .great story line acting of a superb nature a great way to immerse yourself in excellent viewing buy it now... Read more
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The Christmas DVD of Downton Abbey excelled itself. The whole series has been most enjoyable and the Christmas DVD certainly did not disappoint - it is a story which takes you... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Charmar
a perfect ending of series 2
This is the perfect ending of series 2. Cant wait for series 3 to be availible on dvd, so it can be watched here in DK
Published 8 days ago by tlykke
A very excting episode
The perfect runner up for season 3. It makes you really wonder what will happen then, as almost everything falls into place in this episode...
Published 11 days ago by Jean
Christmas at Downton Abbey
This follow up to Series 1 and 2 did not disappoint. We thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to future series of Downton Abbey
Published 12 days ago by Adrian
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Here in Oz we haven't had the second series of Downton YET so me being the one who can't wait I bought the christmas special it was spell binding if this what we have to look... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Bolssom
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Loved the series, and this is a great addition to that. Can't wait for the release of the next series.
Published 18 days ago by RosieInLondon
Brilliant
Who can not love Downton Abbey and now finally one I have got round to buying so I have the whole set. Bring on the next season
Published 19 days ago by Netlings
Downtown delight
My mother missed the whole Downton Abbey experience the first time round as my ( now late ) father was not interested. Read more
Published 25 days ago by snowbum
Happy Christmas.
My wife and I love the "Downton Abbey" series. "Christmas at Downton Abbey follows on the story line from Series 2. Can't wait for Series 3 to be completed and released.
Published 26 days ago by R. Fielder
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