GRAHAM NORTON: I’ve already seen the first chair. It is beautiful. Made entirely from Lady Mary’s acting. 

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“You must bear it. And one day, I hope - and so would she - you’ll find someone to bear it with you.”

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Siobhan Finneran and Elizabeth McGovern at the 2011 Summer TCA Tour 

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AU MEME: Anna, Mary, and Noir(ish) for sam 

make no mistake i don’t do anything for free,
i keep my enemies closer than my mirror ever gets to me,
and if you think that there is shelter in this attitude
wait ‘til you feel the warmth of my gratitude.

Elizabeth McGovern at London Fashion Week, Harper’s Bazaar’s Closing Party (2013)

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I love the scenes when Carson and Mrs. Hughes get together. You don’t often see behind the mask with Carson. Then, occasionally  the mask slips and you get a little glimpse of the interior life and you get that when he’s with Mrs. Hughes. 

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and in my book, the countess of grantham lives at downton abbey. 

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Allen Leech and Phyllis Logan | 2012 and 2013 

BONUS! watch matthew fade away in colour

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FANCAST MEME: for Hannah

In an attempt to move past recent tragedy, the Crawleys begin to entertain new guests. Lord Anthony Gillingham (Toby Stephens) doesn’t just have a wealth of stories from all corners of the world - but he’s also accompanied by his mother (Judi Dench) who makes a formidable match for even the Dowager. Riled nerves aside, the Gillinghams seem to be more than just a temporary distraction, especially for Mary. Lord Anthony’s valet (Peter Capaldi) also tampers with the dynamics downstairs as he and Mrs. Hughes bond quickly over common histories. Meanwhile, Carson sulks as everyone he loves is drawn away by this trio of newcomers.