Downton Abbey, Series 2HD
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Starring Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Smith. Returning to Downton Abbey in 1916, we see the effects of The First World War on the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them. The new series sees the return of all the much loved characters whose intertwined lives are rendered more complicated by wartime and its impact on the great house itself. And when the storms of war have finally cleared, will the way of life known by all the inhabitants of Downton have changed forever?
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| 1 | HDVideoSeries 2, Episode 1 | The widely acclaimed drama returns for a second series. It is now 1916 and the family and servants are preparing the house for a benefits concert in aid of the local hospital. New housemaid Ethel has replaced Gwen but she soon has everyone's backs up - and O'Brien plays a cruel trick on her. Robert is now Lord Lieutenant of the County but is disappointed by not being at the front. William and Branson are accosted by a group of women and presented with white feathers for not being in uniform. Matthew is in France and surprises everyone when he returns on leave with his new fiancee. Sybil hopes to help the war effort by enrolling as a nurse. When Bates's wife appears it becomes clear that her motive is blackmail - and Anna is left distraught. Violet admits that she asked Dr Clarkson to keep William and Molesley out of the army. Back in the trenches Matthew runs into Thomas. But Thomas is traumatised by his experiences and resorts to desperate measures to get his ticket back to Downton. | 1:06:16 | £2.49 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | HDVideoSeries 2, Episode 2 | Acclaimed drama series. It is April 1917 and, with most of the men away at the front, Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house. Robert's new valet Henry Lang has just returned from the war, but O'Brien is the only one to notice that he is not well. The suicide of a young officer prompts Isobel to suggest that they convert Downton into a convalescent hospital. Mary hears that Matthew is returning, and she asks Sir Richard Carlisle to stay - but when he makes a proposal she is faced with a tough decision. Meanwhile, Thomas starts work at the village hospital, and William is delighted to receive his call-up papers. | 52:57 | £2.49 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | HDVideoSeries 2, Episode 3 | It is 1917 and Downton has been turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers. There is a lot to do, and O'Brien suggests that they need someone to look after the day-to-day management of the home. She subtly mentions Thomas and so Cora, ignorant of his past crimes, arranges for him to return. Matthew returns on leave, and offers to bring General Sir Herbert Strutt to inspect the home. Meanwhile, Violet is sure that Mary is still in love with Matthew, so she tries to come up with a way to break his engagement to Lavinia. She uncovers a dark secret in Lavinia's past and tells Mary, but how will Mary use the information? Anna thinks that she sees Bates in the village and begs him to return to Downton. William proposes to Daisy, who reluctantly accepts. Branson fails his medical and is discharged from service. He comes up with an unusual way to protest against the war during the General's visit, but can the other staff stop his plan? Working at Downton may be too much for Lang. | 53:13 | £2.49 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | HDVideoSeries 2, Episode 4 | Plans are underway for a concert at Downton to help keep up the spirits of the wounded officers. During the preparations, Ethel flirts with Major Bryant - and ends up in serious trouble. Tensions rise between Isobel and Cora over the best way to run the convalescent home. Things get so bad that Isobel decides to leave and offer her services to the Red Cross in France. Worrying news reaches Downton about the apparent disappearance of Matthew and William, and Robert tries to keep the information from Mary. Branson declares that his real reason for wanting to stay at Downton is his love for Sybil - but does she feel the same way? After hearing that Bates is still in the area, Robert goes to visit him to resolve things between them and offer him his old position at Downton. O'Brien discovers that Mrs Patmore and Daisy are putting food aside, and thinks that they are stealing it to sell at a profit. But when she goes to Cora with her suspicions, things do not turn out as she expected. | 52:06 | £2.49 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | HDVideoSeries 2, Episode 5 | Period drama series. Robert receives some shocking news from the front. Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like. Bates is taken aback when Vera threatens to expose old secrets which could bring down the Crawleys. Mary is the only one who can protect the family, but she pays a high price when she turns to Carlisle for help. | 53:11 | £2.49 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | HDVideoSeries 2, Episode 6 | 1918: A wounded Canadian officer comes to Downton to recuperate and unsettles everything. He confides his secret to Lady Edith but what are his motives? And where will this leave the family? Robert announces that the ceasefire will begin on the 11th November. Isobel has plans for Downton to continue to help the war wounded in some way but Cora has other ideas. Thomas is still scheming, this time with encouragement from Mrs Patmore. Bates receives a phone call and he departs for London. With Robert's warning to remain calm, will Bates heed the Earl's advice not to lose his temper with Vera? Ethel is struggling to look after her baby with Mrs Hughes' help - until she is discovered by Carson. | 53:13 | £2.49 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | HDVideoSeries 2, Episode 7 | As the storms of war clear will life at Downton ever be the same again? A new development stuns the family. How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret? Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new money-making scheme. | 53:07 | £2.49 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | HDVideoSeries 2, Episode 8 | With the wedding approaching there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? Spanish flu reaches Downton and a desperate Thomas looks for a way to re-establish himself. Ethel faces a dilemma when the Bryants return with a heartbreaking proposition. A decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future. | 1:07:26 | £2.49 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 8 Episodes |
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Luke Beagan
The series is fantastic however the picture quality is just appalling making it unwatchable! Other reviewers suggest this is because it is not in HD, but this picture is so blurred and over-exposed I don't believe it can be simply attributed to the SD format...one can barely make out the faces!! I would strongly suggest not buying it in its current state, it totally ruins the pleasure of the previous series!! Itunes, you need to sort this out!!!!
Downton Abbey Series 2 - no HD, too expensive
Great show but why no HD, why so expensive for only a few episodes?
3 stars for poor picture quality (5 for the show itself)
It is great to see that this is on iTunes already (particularly as I am abroad for a while and hence can't watch it on tv!) but I am really disappointed with the film/picture quality. I know that it is only standard definition (it's a shame it's not available in HD yet, as Series 1 is) but surely that is no reason for this to seem out of focus? Watching it I feel as if I'm losing my sight, and I have 20/20 vision! I'm not sure if the fault lies with iTunes or with itv, but I wouldn't recommend buying this until it comes out in HD.
On the plus side, the plot is as interesting as ever and I am gripped already!
- HD Version
- Genre: Drama
- Released: 18 September 2011
- © 2011 Carnival Film & Television Limited
