Episode 8

Summary

Preparations are under way for Rose's wedding, but family tensions on both sides threaten to derail proceedings. Edith's arrangement with Marigold is happily working out, but how long can she and Cora conceal the truth from Robert? Denker reveals an unexpected side to her personality, which causes trouble for more than one of the servants. With the war memorial due to be unveiled, Mrs Patmore is still upset, but Robert has something up his sleeve. Branson comes to a heart-wrenching decision, and the storm clouds that have been gathering over Anna and Bates finally burst.

Guest stars

• Kevin Doyle as Joseph Molesley
• David Robb as Dr. Clarkson
• Fifi Hart as Sybbie Branson (uncredited)
• Tom Cullen as Anthony Gillingham
• Phoebe Nicholls as Susan MacClare
• Sophie Cosson as Prostitute
• Catherine Steadman as Mabel Lane Fox
• Sarah Crowden as Lady Manville
• Rade Šerbedžija as Prince Kuragin
• Penny Downie as Lady Sinderby