Baby Momma Anna and Hughes cleaning out Edith’s room after the fire, find a picture of a small child Tim Drewe suggests Edith be Marigold’s godmother - sort of. Mrs. Drewe doesn’t look very pleased. Edith asks Robert if she can “take an interest” in Marigold. Get Away With You The committee/village is trying to find the best place for the memorial.…

Downton Abbey, 5:1 Season 5 is here! And the first episode did not disappoint! Here is a breakdown of the podcast episode we go over for episode 1. Secret Mama Edith visits her baby, Marigold Tim Drewe was asked to be chief fireman. Tim’s wife doesn’t know Marigold is Edith’s. Hughes found one of Gregson’s old books Edith agrees to meet Mr. Drewe. …

We break this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection into these segments: To America Maximize and diversify Lost in Munich Taking a stand Oh, Alfred Old Friends The Dowager Countess' lines Enjoy!By Carrie

In this episode, we talk about: Vigorous baking, Cora to the rescue, Jazz it up, Game, set and match, Hard decisions, Business decisions, Another Downton baby, and the Dowager Countess' linesBy Carrie

This episode brings new innovations to the Downton household, surprise doctors' visits, and some catchy zingers from the Dowager!By Carrie

Witness the aftermath of the attack in this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection.By Carrie

The shocking and heart-breaking house party episode.By Carrie

Welcome to season 4 of the Downton Abbey Reflection! I'm hoping we'll get to hear some early British jazz in this season :) Well, episode 1 had us missing O'Brien, hoping she found a better place to be and make others miserable. Hopefully she won't get jealous and start using bars of soap as revenge weapons on her new lady. Six months after Matthew…

We discuss the tragic ending of the third season in this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection. Along with these topics: Mrs. Hughes saving Mrs. Patmore from that sleazeball O’Brien and Wilkins – kindred spirits? Thomas and Jimmy Kent make up Shrimpy and Rose and Susan Edith and another unsuitable suitor Branson and Edna Robert and Branson modern…

In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we talk about: Thomas and Jimmy andO’Brien; Alfred and Daisy; How Edith has a thing for married and totally unavailable dudes. And they have a thing for her; The estate, Matthewand crickett; Anna, Bates andO’Brien; Branson; Ethyl; and of course The Dowager Countess' lines. This episode is brought to …

In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we talk about: Ethyl and the Carson/Hughes traditionalness scandal; Jimmy Kent and Thomas; Alfred and Daisy; Cora andRobert and Tom; Anna and Bates; and The Dowager Countess' lines. Find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter at @downtonpodcast, rate us on iTunes and call 816-379-6956 to leave a voicem…

In this (TRAGIC) episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we will discuss: Isobel Crawley and Ethyl Matthew and his takeover of the estate Daisy/Alfred drama Thomas and Jimmy Kent Anna and Bates Edith and the column Sybil and the baby; and DC lines. Join the conversation by leaving a comment or voicemail at DowntonAbbeyReflection.blogspot.com or by…

In this episode of the DA Reflection, we talk about:The food chain - Ethyl; Anna and Bates – cellmate drama; The footman wars and Thomas’ “good” side; Daisy gets what she wants but not really; Sybil, Branson, and a smoking toaster; How Edith is under 30; and The Dowager Countess; lines.By Carrie

It is finally Edith's big day! Everything is finally going to work out for her! She'll have a husband, a title, a fortune. Everything she's ever wanted, right? In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we recap the goings on during season 3, episode 2. We talk about things like: Love connections; The changing times; Edith's misfortune; Downt…

Season 3 is here! In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we discuss Mary and Matthew's relationship, the Downton estate, Edith's prospects and much more! After watching season 3, episode 1, there were a few things that I expected and some that I didn't. In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, I talk about: Things that I thought w…

The season one finale of Downton Abbey is full of suspense and heart aching moments! In this episode, we recap: Mary and Matthew's future Mrs. Patmore's eyesight Thomas' attitude O'Brien's big mistake Cora's baby Edith's prospects A telephone The Dowager Countess' lines And so much more! Leave a comment with your thoughts on the finale, or leave us…

Downton tension! In this episode of the DA Reflection, we will talk about all the tension that is going around Downton. Namely, tension between Sybil and Robert, Thomas and Bates, Anna and Bates, Mary and Matthew, and Daisy and... Daisy. Mr. Bates also takes nobility to new levels in this episode of Downton Abbey, so we will have a segment called, …

In this episode of the Downton Abbey Reflection, we dig deep into the character of John Bates. One of our listeners, Muneerah Page, requested a Bates study, so a Bates study we did. A lot of John Bates' past is a mystery. So in this episode, we do a lot of searching and a lot of speculation. What was Bates really like before he came to Downton Abbe…

This episode is all about sister rivalry! Hear about how Edith and Mary go at it (in very back-stabbing, slandering, passive aggressive, British ways) and how Mary's pride keeps her from solving everyone's problems. Edith may finally have a love interest, and Matthew has hope for a future that would please Robert and Cora. And of course, we'll talk…

Things are getting wild at the Downton household! There's a new chauffeur, some new romantic interests, and - as always - some new secrets revealed. In season 1, episode 4, Mrs. Hughes lets us in on her past and how she came to be at Downton Abbey. Daisy struggles to find out who she is and how she fits in, Sybil pushes the envelope (several of the…

Season 1 Episode 3 is such a fun episode because, although the inheritance storyline moves forward very little, there are SO many subplots that we hardly even notice! Edith is into Matthew, but he seems to enjoy looking at churches more than being in her company. Gwen is (gasp!) taking a correspondence course to become a secretary. I can't imagine …

In this episode of the DA Reflection, we analyze Cora - the lady of Downton Abbey. We discuss how Cora's American heritage plays into her behavior and attempt to identify her motives. I think it's Cora's soft voice that fools me into thinking she is a soft character. She is actually quite strong, opinionated, determined, and at times devious. Thoug…

On this episode, we discuss main plot, subplot lines, and the witty banter that weaves its way throughout episode 2 of season 1 of Downton Abbey. We learn plenty about the members of the Downton household and hear a good deal of one liners and zingers as well. Matthew is prideful and doesn't want to be changed. His cousins think he is unfit to inhe…