Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

(orchestra playing dramatic intro)

Susan! Sorry. Oh.

So sorry, have you got the turkey now?

Taxi!

-(bell dings) -(man grunts)

Oh.

You all right? -(woman sighs)

Never mind.

(orchestra playing "I'll See You Again" by Noel Coward)

What a melody.

My God, what a melody.

It's the door at the end of the corridor, sir.

-Ah. Betty?

What? -Can I borrow some lippy?

Again? You're terrible.

-Bring it back. -You never gave me mine back last time.

Excuse me, can I...

MAN (over speakers): Nice show tonight, ladies and gentlemen.

Mmm. -Don't forget, it's the matinee tomorrow.

The half will be at five to 2:00.

Ah.

Hello, Barrow. You got our note?

I-I hope we're not being a nuisance.

Not at all, my lord.

Mr. Dexter.

Hello.

How about a glass of champagne?

You mustn't let us hold you up.

It's so thrilling to be backstage.

Bitter Sweet seems to be a big hit.

We're living in the age of Noel Coward.

Exactly. Although I don't suppose Noel

would put it quite like that.

How would I put it?

Oh. We were just saying

how your star shines more brightly with every new show.

-Ah. -GUY: Do you know Lord and Lady Grantham,

Lord and Lady Hexham?

-The show was marvelous. -Yes.

Although we're not qualified to judge, of course.

Everyone is qualified to say something nice, Lady Grantham.

Mr. Dexter's dresser used to work for us,

so we thought we'd look in.

Guy made that picture at your house, didn't he?

-I so enjoyed it. -(Guy chuckling)

I hope you'll return one day to the scene of your triumph.

Oh, we'd like that very much, milady.

And we better run.

We're dining at the new Ivy on West Street.

My favorite haunt if it weren't for the prices.

The last time I dined there,

I asked for the bill and a pistol.

-(laughing) -How much was it?

Ten pounds for three of us.

Ten pounds for three people?

Well, I suppose we don't have to go there.

Oh, yes, we do.

We must get a wiggle on if we don't want

-to lose our table. -Yes.

-Thank you. -Bye-bye. -Bye.

-We loved it. -Thank you. -Ah. Thank you.

-Milord. -Goodbye. -Thank you.

The stage door will be closing in 30 minutes.

They're very hearty with each other, aren't they?

Dexter and Barrow?

They must travel a lot together.

That's right, of course.

How long did you work for them?

-Quite a few years. -And were you happy?

Not as happy as I am now.

What a lovely night.

The London season's always good fun.

Then back we go to Downton.

-(laughing) Oh, they're still up?

Oh. There you are.

How was it?

It was a lovely night.

So, we walked back along Piccadilly,

then down through the Green Park.

Oh, we saw what they've built to replace Devonshire House.

You mustn't do too much, not in your condition.

I feel fine. Honestly.

It was good to be out in the air.

It looks as if the new Grosvenor House Hotel

is open at last.

I'm impressed.

It's sad to think of London being stripped

of its private palaces.

It had to happen, Charlie.

What with these new taxes, no one can afford them anymore.

Well, who could that be at this time of night?

No, no, no. I'll get it.

Oh, tell us more about Mr. Dexter's show.

There was one song which keeps

-going round in my head. Sir, do you have

-something to say about Lady Mary? -CARSON: Certainly not.

Thank you, Miss Baxter.

Hey, don't let her put you off.

Oh, who was that?

Some fool asking impertinent questions about the family.

I shut the door on him.

It is odd to think tomorrow is your last day.

What will we do when you're no longer here to protect us?

Andrew will-- I should say

Mr. Parker will look after you instead.

How do you feel about your imminent promotion, Andy?

I feel ready.

I've served my years before the mast.

I only hope you're right.

Charlie...

-was that about Lady Mary? -(groans)

Oh, there's bound to be some interest.

After our little exchange, he won't trouble us again.

Hmm.

("London Pride" by Noel Coward playing)

Lord knows what I'd have worn tonight if it wasn't ready.

You will be a sensation.

Did I hear that one of the Petersfields' daughters

-is engaged? Gwendolen.

They've just announced it.

Someone nice?

Lord Belsay.

Very suitable.

You are good to stay in London for Uncle Harold.

Do you think he's finally made sense of Grandmama's estate?

It seems unfair that both Papa and Mama

should lose their mothers in such quick succession.

-At least Papa was there for Granny. -Hmm.

It's been much harder for Mama.

To be the grieving and dutiful daughter

from across the ocean.

All the more reason to hope Harold has settled things.

We've already spent half the money.

That dress won't have helped.

-(chuckling) -(entry bell jingling)

-Hello, Mary. Edith. Mrs. Vanneck.

-How are you? -Very well.

I saw your parents at the new Lady Rosebery's party.

As full of energy as ever.

Yes, they're holding up.

How are Henry and Bertie?

We're all pretty good, I think.

So, Henry's home from his travels?

Uh, yes.

-Yes, he is. -I'm afraid we have to run,

but we'll give them all your love.

Oh.

Thanks for that.

Happy to help.

Jump on.

-(bell dings) -(engine puttering)

I don't mind admitting it.

After tonight, I'll be ready to go back to Downton.

The London season's endless.

I'm worn out.

You enjoy the season. You know it.

I used to, but now the girls are out,

I'm not sure I see the point anymore.

This has just been delivered.

So nice of you all to stay on for my cousin's bash tonight.