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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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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play.
Christmas 1919. Downton Abbey is hosting a lavish Christmas party, yet despite being the season of goodwill, tensions are rife and Bates's 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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164 of 172 people found the following review helpful
By Brett H
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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!
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!
72 of 76 people found the following review helpful
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.
112 of 121 people found the following review helpful
By NorthBrit
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?
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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Have bought this extra Xmas at downton abbey to my partner. She loves and collects all of them, been happy with it
Published 4 days ago by Szilard Paczer
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Downton Abbey DVD
Wow! I had missed the TV screening and was so pleased to be able to see the 'Christmas at Downton Abbey' in my own leisure time, and just think! I can watch it again when I wish
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Christmas at Downton Abbey
oh yes. loved this. made me want to watch the next series. fell in love with Brendan Coyle as Bates the batman.
well worth watching.
well worth watching.
Published 9 days ago by BigMomma68
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Amazing
I received this as part of my Christmas present.....a newbeee to Downton but definately converted. Watched the entire series in less that a month... Read more
Published 10 days ago by KAREN MACAULAY
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Series 2a
Excellent but it is important for all to understand that this must be seen before season 3. Since it is sold separately it could be considered an extra and not adding anything to... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Andrew Macdonald
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Brilliant
Introduced my hubbie to Downton, he loved it, so had to buy the whole collection - can't wait for next series now
Published 13 days ago by AnnDolly
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Downton
As all of them this too was a great DVD and couldnt wait to get it. Looking forward to the next series.
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present for a friend
This was a birthday present, and very well received . . . . . . . . . . .
Published 23 days ago by kml
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Downton Abbey - Great gift
I bought this for my Mum and Dad for Christmas. They have enjoyed the TV series - and loved this DVD!
Published 25 days ago by SuzieQ
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'Bit of a swizz
Evidently I had misunderstood; This was not a one-off special but just the episode shown at Christmas of that year - which I'd already seen
Published 25 days ago by J. G. Kingham
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