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Downton Abbey S1E4 — Episode 4

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Downton Abbey•Season 1•Episode 4

Episode 4

8.1/10 · 2,794 votesOct 17, 201048 min

Ranked #7 of 7 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Mrs Hughes finds herself the focus of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position. Violet and Isobel clash over a medical ailment affecting Molesley. Carson is concerned there is a thief at work in the grounds.

Directed byBrian Kelly

Written byJulian Fellowes, Shelagh Stephenson

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Cast18

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Violet Crawley

Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockery

Mary Crawley

Laura Carmichael

Laura Carmichael

Edith Crawley

Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt

Anna Smith

Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville

Robert Crawley

Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

Mrs. Hughes

Jessica Brown Findlay

Jessica Brown Findlay

Sybil Crawley

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Cora Crawley

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Charles Carson

Brendan Coyle

Brendan Coyle

John Bates

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

Isobel Merton

Lesley Nicol

Lesley Nicol

Beryl Patmore

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Julian Fellowes

Julian Fellowes

Writer

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Brian Kelly

Director

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Shelagh Stephenson

Writer

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Alex Mackie

Editor

D

David Katznelson

Director of Photography

J

Julian Lightwing

Stunts

Andy Bradford

Andy Bradford

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Episode 4" is episode 4 of Downton Abbey season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 2,794 votes, ranking #7 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Brian Kelly and written by Julian Fellowes, Shelagh Stephenson, it aired on October 17, 2010.

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