‘Downton Abbey’ Season 1, Parts 3 and 4

Downton Abbey ‘Season 1 Part 3 and 4’ airs on Sunday, March 14th at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), “Downton Abbey” depicts the lives of the noble Crawley family and the staff who serve them, set at their Edwardian country house in 1912. Featuring an all-star cast, including Hugh Bonneville (MASTERPIECE CLASSIC “Miss Austen Regrets”), Dame Maggie Smith (Harry Potter), and Elizabeth McGovern. Laura Linney hosts. Growing into his role as heir, Matthew brings out the bitter rivalry between sisters Mary and Edith. Servants Thomas and O’Brien scheme against Bates, while head housemaid Anna is increasingly attracted to him. Lady Violet’s winning streak in the flower show is threatened. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Dame Maggie Smith, and Elizabeth McGovern.