ITV’s new autumn drama preview trailer features some glimpses of what viewers can expect in the fifth series of Downton Abbey.

The eight-part series is expected to begin on ITV towards the end of September.

 

What’s going on between Jimmy and guest star Anna Chancellor’s character Lady Anstruther?

 

More importantly, what’s going on between Cora and guest star Richard E. Grant’s character Simon Bricker?

 

This is not looking good for Robert…

 

Will we finally learn the secret that Thomas Barrow holds over Lady Grantham’s maid Phyllis Baxter?

 

Lady Mary is on a bike!

 

Lady Mary is smiling! (Edith has probably just fallen down the stairs or been jilted again.)

 

Other guest stars will include Rade Sherbedgia, Dame Harriet Walter, Peter Egan and The Royle Family actress Sue Johnston as Lady’s Maid to Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham.

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