It is the autumn of 1924 and Rose's father-in-law Lord Sinderby has rented Brancaster Castle in Northumberland for the grouse shooting season. The Crawleys are invited to join the party. Although there is good sport, a butler with an axe to grind and a scandalous secret threaten to derail the holiday. As the two families get to know each other better, some new faces arrive on the scene. Back at Downton Abbey, the servants hold the fort - and there are some surprising romantic moments. Behind bars, Anna continues to face an uncertain future, while Bates takes drastic measures to clear her name. Christmas is celebrated at Downton. As the family and their servants enjoy the festivities, there is romance, a heart-breaking farewell, sad memories of lost loved ones and a joyful reunion.
Elenco: Elizabeth McGovern , Maggie Smith , Hugh Bonneville , Jim Carter , Phyllis Logan , Brendan Coyle , Michelle Dockery , Laura Carmichael , Elizabeth McGovern , Hugh Bonneville , Iain Glen , Jessica Brown Findlay , Jim Carter , Joanne Froggatt , Laura Carmichael , Lesley Nicol , Lily James , Matt Milne , Michelle Dockery , Penelope Wilton , Phyllis Logan , Rob James-Collier , Robert Bathurst , Rose Leslie , Samantha Bond , Shirley MacLaine , Siobhan Finneran , Sophie McShera , Thomas Howes , Zoe Boyle , 羅北安 , 長澤まさみ .