Downton Abbey Shock Plot Twist Expected This Weekend

It's thought that another beloved character could be in danger this weekend, as it's revealed that ITV has witheld preview episodes of the hit period drama...

Downton Abbey series four pictures
Downton Abbey series four pictures
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It's thought that another beloved character could be in danger this weekend, as it's revealed that ITV has witheld preview episodes of the hit period drama...

Downton Abbey fans could be set for more heartbreak this weekend, as rumours are circulating that writer Julian Fellowes may have planned another shock plot twist in the period drama.

The news comes after ITV made the decision to withhold preview copies of Sunday's episode from the press – a move they also made just before Lady Sybil died – and when Matthew Crawley lost his life at the end of the Christmas special last year.

Downton Abbey series four pictures

Downton Abbey series four pictures
(Image credit: ITV)

Could he be killing off another major character? We REALLY hope not. Our nerves can't take any more.

Eastenders' Nigel Harman will join the show this weekend as well as a new suitor for Lady Mary, who's still struggling to come to terms with the loss of her husband just hours after her baby George arrived.

Downton Abbey series four pictures

Downton Abbey series four pictures
(Image credit: ITV)

What we DO know, is that Sunday's episode will focus around a huge party held at Downton Abbey, which Lady Mary's family and staff have organised in a bid to cheer her up.

Clear your diaries. It looks set to be a good'un.

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