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It's like being back with old friends. Butler Mr. Carson (Jim Carter) sets the theme of this season of Downton Abbey when he says there is "a shaking of the ground." The times are definitely changing—Downton has even acquired a wireless! The year is 1924, and a Labour government has wealthy landowners such as Robert, Lord Grantham (Hugh Bonneville), worried about the future. He's not the only one concerned. Downstairs, the staff are beginning to see themselves in a different light—with possibilities for a life outside of service. Romance is in the air, with Lady Mary (Miche...Log In or Sign Up to Read More