A CHERISHED MOMENT WITH LADY MARY

Butler Carson has been described by Julian Fellowes as the ‘father of Downton’, and it’s true that he loves Lady Mary (right, with him) like a daughter, although he has confronted her on many occasions. And fans will be pleased to know this special relationship continues in

A New Era. ‘Carson is Lady Mary’s downstairs father — she can say things to him that she can’t say to her real father,’ says Jim Carter.

‘In the new film there’s a typical Carson and Lady Mary moment of tenderness. It’s my favourite scene in the film and one that I cherish.’