Anna feels like one of the few moral authorities in the house where Thomas isn’t gonna have a retort because Anna doesn’t lie about things like that. She’s like “buddy, I knew both of you back then, don’t try it”.
She is a very good actress, unfortunately she left Downton too soon. Im so thankfull they gave us a lot of drama with Ethel. But i miss Gwen the same as i do for Lady Sybil and Matthew.
I think the fact that her time at Downton was short was a good thing. The longer a character stays on a show, the more trauma and hardship the writers put them through to extend their arc on the show, to keep it dramatic. The short length of time Gwen had on Downton made it so they could give her a cleaner, happier, less messy arc.
The hallmark of great writing is how well the dialogues are written. It’s like drawing fingers, AI and novice artists always have the most trouble with interpersonal dialogues. Downton Abbey’s best dialogues were uttered by the late and legendary Maggie Smith.
“You had every opportunity.” Mary wasn’t even trying to hide her rudeness there. If Gwen doesn’t want to mention her personal history, then that’s her business, and her right. Leave her alone.
There's a scene just after this where Lord Grantham gives Barrow a ticking off for telling everything about Gwen's former job. I wish they'd included it.
I always wanted to like Barrow because he was the only queer character, but he was such a jerk most of the time. He did get more likable in later seasons, thankfully.
I think he was a jerk because he was extremely unhappy in his circumstance and was out to “get” everybody since he had trouble with his own life. I think he softened quite a bit after the first movie because he started accepting who he was.
Barrow’s unlikeable-ness is because he struggles with his own lot in life and isn’t happy. Kudos to the acting of that part. It is outstanding. Every time he has a kind moment, he turns around and does something obnoxious. And he does it with pure excellence. Robert James Collier is an awesome actor.
This was from Season 6, Episode 4. This is after the Carson's wedding and Tom's return to Downton Abbey from a year or so away in America. Lady Rosamund is at Downton to meet with Mr. Harding and persuade Lady Edith to become a patron at Hilcroft. Gwen's visit highlighted the progression of the working class in the late 1920s. Women were gaining power and prestige in the working/business world.
While I enjoyed and appreciated this storyline I wonder if they only did it as fan service after Rose Leslie gained a lot of fame as Ygritte in Game of Thrones. "You know nothing Lord Grantham" LOL
I wish I could live in those days. Just a little education could lift you up the social ladder. Today, you have a PhD and still have no way of earning a good salary.
Except you wouldn't. This was highly dramatized and romantic in the original sense of the word. Sure hard work could get you far, yet without the proper friends or security you'd fall and unlike today there's zero safety nets. Heck Gwen nearly fell when the butler decided to reveal her past and then the old woman passively shamed her. Sybil even in death saved her from a social death
@ninajackson9613 In that case, nothing has changed. Even with a masters degree, you are still going to get poverty wages unless you know someone who'll get you a good job.
I loved it when Anna says "When were you ever a friend to Gwen?"
Anna feels like one of the few moral authorities in the house where Thomas isn’t gonna have a retort because Anna doesn’t lie about things like that. She’s like “buddy, I knew both of you back then, don’t try it”.
When is third movie coming out? I miss this series so much!
Even years after her death, just the mention of Sybil’s name brightens the room, reminding everyone to be a bit kinder
Love how she remembered sybil
"Her kindness changed my life." 💜
This is a lovely nod to the early days of Downton! Memories of Sybil ❤
I will watch these clips again and again. Downton is my comfort series. Thank you.
One of my favourite storylines.
😢 She was a lovely person
She is a very good actress, unfortunately she left Downton too soon. Im so thankfull they gave us a lot of drama with Ethel. But i miss Gwen the same as i do for Lady Sybil and Matthew.
She landed a pretty good role on Game of Thrones....she was a badass on that series.
I think the fact that her time at Downton was short was a good thing. The longer a character stays on a show, the more trauma and hardship the writers put them through to extend their arc on the show, to keep it dramatic. The short length of time Gwen had on Downton made it so they could give her a cleaner, happier, less messy arc.
In the end when you are six feet under or scattered somewhere one with elements... how people remember you is all that matters
She really made something out of her training, Gwen did well for herself.
The hallmark of great writing is how well the dialogues are written. It’s like drawing fingers, AI and novice artists always have the most trouble with interpersonal dialogues. Downton Abbey’s best dialogues were uttered by the late and legendary Maggie Smith.
“You had every opportunity.” Mary wasn’t even trying to hide her rudeness there. If Gwen doesn’t want to mention her personal history, then that’s her business, and her right. Leave her alone.
Indeed it was rude but it wasn't Gwen's place to tell her background. She was there to support her husband.
Mary is rude and haughty.
Mary and Thomas kind of "save each other"...from looking worse than they already did.
There's a scene just after this where Lord Grantham gives Barrow a ticking off for telling everything about Gwen's former job. I wish they'd included it.
Love this show and this type of show. My favorite for sure!!!!!!!!
"I started out as a Wildling Barbarian girl until I met a Lord Commander of the Night's Watch who became King in the North."
I miss this show❤
This actress is John Snows wife! Love her! They met on Game of Thrones!🥰
Lovely story and memories of their family. 😃👍
I love watching this anecdote.
Gwen : "You know nothing Mr Barrow"
Well that blew up in Barrow's face.
Sign of a good actor: You cannot stand his role! That’s Thomas!!😂
Delicious episode 😊
Rose Leslie was the only member of the Downton Abbey cast who actually did come from a noble family,
Oh, yes, from the Scottish clans! She's from the Clan Leslie, and maternally related to the Clan Fraser of Lovat as well.
I always wanted to like Barrow because he was the only queer character, but he was such a jerk most of the time. He did get more likable in later seasons, thankfully.
I think he was a jerk because he was extremely unhappy in his circumstance and was out to “get” everybody since he had trouble with his own life. I think he softened quite a bit after the first movie because he started accepting who he was.
It’s very common for Hollywood to make the gay person out to be the villain
Barrow’s unlikeable-ness is because he struggles with his own lot in life and isn’t happy. Kudos to the acting of that part. It is outstanding. Every time he has a kind moment, he turns around and does something obnoxious. And he does it with pure excellence. Robert James Collier is an awesome actor.
Grazie per il traduttore 😊😊❤ Quando saranno in onda i nuovi episodi in Italia???❤❤❤
There aren't any new episodes. Downton Abbey ran for six series between 2010 to 2015. There have been 2 films and a third one is in production.
@vaw796 scusami...ho capito solo 2015...e due film....
imagine this kind of scene in the program housewives of LA (or any cities), there will be NO such grace and manner
Я бы хотела, соды меня тоже так вспоминали, как Сибил.
Karl Marx making the patê! Best line ever Mrs. Patmore! ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂
Which episode was ?
This was from Season 6, Episode 4. This is after the Carson's wedding and Tom's return to Downton Abbey from a year or so away in America. Lady Rosamund is at Downton to meet with Mr. Harding and persuade Lady Edith to become a patron at Hilcroft. Gwen's visit highlighted the progression of the working class in the late 1920s. Women were gaining power and prestige in the working/business world.
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🥱 British Aristocrats Drama!!🥱
While I enjoyed and appreciated this storyline I wonder if they only did it as fan service after Rose Leslie gained a lot of fame as Ygritte in Game of Thrones. "You know nothing Lord Grantham" LOL
Gwen: Then I went an married Jon Snow.
These women worked so hard back then in the kitchen.
Everything made by hand.
Unauffrable woman that told on mary.
Barrow true to type.
And then lady Mary saves her maid Anna's baby.
I wish I could live in those days. Just a little education could lift you up the social ladder. Today, you have a PhD and still have no way of earning a good salary.
Except you wouldn't. This was highly dramatized and romantic in the original sense of the word. Sure hard work could get you far, yet without the proper friends or security you'd fall and unlike today there's zero safety nets.
Heck Gwen nearly fell when the butler decided to reveal her past and then the old woman passively shamed her. Sybil even in death saved her from a social death
@ninajackson9613 In that case, nothing has changed. Even with a masters degree, you are still going to get poverty wages unless you know someone who'll get you a good job.
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