Downton Abbey Xmas special details revealed!

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Some spoilers that aren't particularly spoilery here. And as suspected, Patricia Hodge will be playing Bertie's formidable mother!

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-11-13/first-look-at-unforgettable-downton-abbey-christmas-special---plus-new-plot-details-from-the-final-ever-episode

Oh that's desperately sad for Michelle and for his family.

Is this going to be the official thread for next week or is someone going to start a new one on Christmas Eve?

There is going to be another Downton spoof episode tonight on TEXT SANTA - ITV1

We got George Clooney last year.....................

Fans of Rob James-Collier might enjoy this! (It is pretty poor but is nicely accompanying wrapping presents tonight.)

Where are you all?! Ive missed first 15 mins as dd wanted to watch gogglesprogs whatve I missed

Carson has something going on with the shakes.

Who snubbed Mrs Crawley?

Missed the very beginning.

What was Edith saying as they were walking in the gardens?

You haven't missed anything next. I've been admiring the paintwork.

Mind you it looks like the butler has a shaking hand - could be Alzheimer's or something.

Absolutely loved Isobel's outfit when she was talking to Violet!

Oh no!!

Edith is planning to go to London to run her magazine and live with her daughter and be a spinster.

I thought that that might be it.

Is that to get us ready for what will happen?

Yay! Berties back!

Wine and hor d'oeuvre beer n pringles at the ready!

Oh I thought Bertie would come round!

Bertie still wet!

The lad done well there! Bound to be something tragic happens now.

So, will Edith accept?

Or is it enough that she has been asked?

Hurrahh!

Will it all go wrong?

His mum will find out about Marigold & Bertie will dither & Edith will leave him?

It can't all be this easy?

Lady Mary's beau has even stopped driving. Could be a double wedding?

Lady Mary is married!

Mary married in the last episode or did I imagine that?

I'd like a spin off about Barrow in his new position.