In the finale of Series 2, Spanish Flu comes to Downton. Sibyl and Brandson come to the family to confess their love, romances are solemnised and dashed in equal measure, and Thomas does his best. Strap in, and remember to get your flu shot. Mentioned: #NotAllAmericans Francis Dereham the Chauffeur This screenshot Keeping Up Appearances and Downton…

In Series 2, Episode 7, the war is over. Robert takes over the title of The Most Emo, Sir Richard asks Anna to use her detective powers for evil, Matthew's life gets better and worse, and Sibyl and Brandson make their move. Mentioned Chill Jr, World's biggest puppy 1 2 3 4 The Aborted Catcall The Catacombs of Paris Potter Nonsense Damsels in Disney…

In Series 2, Episode 6, Matthew and Daisy battle for the title of Most Emo alongside a star-studded guest cast of concepts: an impostor, the patriarchy, martyrdom, and the conceptual embodiment of Matthew and Mary's very obvious love for each other. Mentioned: Cold and hot reading We decide what kind of band we would form with the name "The Patrick…

In Series 2, Episode 5, William is our bravest boy, and everybody is on their very best behaviour -- except Brandson and Vera. Mentioned: Blu Cantrell's "Hit ‘Em Up Style” Padington Many dick jokes Baby cages Marie Antoinette’s Very Chaste Marriage Lucrezia Borgia’s Divorce Sybil has the lips of a Kingkiller Chronicle damsel Contact: B_Shan's twitt…

In series 2, episode 4 concerns are raised about the war breaking down social barriers, especially where Sybil is concerned; nobody believes that Mary and Matthew aren't in love; we see many sides of Ms O'Brien; and Brandson tries negging. Mentioned: What even is time? The societal impact of war then and now. ANZAC Biscuits The Emu War vs The Squir…

In Series 2, Episode 3, Downton is set up as a convalescent home and the wounded troops flood in. Edith finds a purpose, Brandson hatches a plan, and literally nobody can read a room. Mentioned: Tripod The assassination of the Romanovs Popular teen body sprays We revisit the name Evelyn Thomas Hardy was woke The Marconi Scandal Monsters of the week…

The war encroaches into Downton Abbey. A shellshocked valet enters as a newly called up William prepares to leave. Mary's new beau makes an impression, Mr Molesley tries to cut Mr Bates' lunch, and the suicide of a patient at the hospital leads the family to decide they need to be doing more to aid the war effort. Mentioned: More Maria Doyle Kenned…

In the first episode of the second series, we are abruptly thrown into the midst of WWI. Matthew has a new fiance, Sibyl is on her way to be a nurse, and Vera Bates is ready to upend Downton entirely. Mentioned: KC's ponytail Lisztomania An extended discussion of Top Gun, The Vampire Chronicles, and Watchmen. Captain America Crackvids We love Maria…

B_Shan and Fi discuss the highlights, the lowlights, and the veracity of B_Shan's Predictions in preparation for Series Two, coming 22 November 2019. Contact: B_Shan's twitter Fi's twitter Bronze Pig Media twitter

THIS EPISODE IS NOT SPOILER FREE If you have not watched all of Downton Abbey, this episode will contain information that you may not want to know. For those who have seen the movie, here is our discussion with special guest, KC's sister and writer of our music, Beth! Contact: B_Shan's twitter Fi's twitter Bronze Pig Media twitter…

The family returns from Sibyl’s very successful debut. A great deal of good news rapidly becomes a great deal of bad news, and the shadow of war grows ever closer. Contact: B_Shan's twitter Fi's twitter Bronze Pig Media twitter

Edith's letter has done its job, Mr Bates is accused of taking Mr Carson's missing wine, Sibyl's interest in politics comes to a (literal) head, and romance is in the air. Also: We talk a little too much about breaking ankles for comfort considering Fi's mum and brother are both laid up with leg fractures Millwall Bricks West Ham United is referenc…

The annual flower show is on, Isobel and Violet are in fine form, and Edith is a bond villain. Mentioned: Chuffed Other links: B_Shan's twitter Fi's twitter

Everyone's down to frolic when the fair comes to town! And it's the best Dowager Countess yet. B_Shan's twitter Fi's twitter

Downton receives an exotic guest, Edith gets real thirsty for Matthew, Gwen wants to be a secretary, and we somehow spend five minutes talking about the unfortunate reality TV career of the late Miriam Rivera.

KJ, Fi and B_Shan discuss Series 1, Episode 2 of Downton Abbey! Gwen has a secret, Carson's secret shame is revealed, and Matthew is kind of a jerk. We introduce our new segment: B_Shan's Predictions!

The gang gathers for the first time to meet the residents of Downton Abbey. It's the 16th of April 1912, the titanic sank yesterday, and the future of this house is changed forever.