ITV have today released promotional pictures for the penultimate episode of the sixth and final series of Downton Abbey. Starring Hugh Boneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Laura Carmichael, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle and Joanne Froggatt Downton Abbey has become an international hit with viewers around the world, picking up numerous awards and is one of the biggest exports from British Televison in recent years along with BBC shows like Doctor Who, Sherlock and The Great British Bake Off. The seventh episode of the last series airs on Sunday the 1st of November from 9:00pm to 10:30pm on ITV 1. Below are more promotional pictures:

Henry Talbot invites the Crawleys to watch him motor racing at Brooklands, but events leave Mary reeling. Violet makes a plan which surprises the family and delights Denker, and also gets to the bottom of Amelia Cruikshank’s curious show of friendship towards Isobel. Mr Molesley and Daisy must rise to the challenge on examination day, while Mrs Patmore and Mrs Hughes teach Mr Carson a lesson. Andy’s secret is brought to light, and Thomas feels increasingly isolated.

With thanks to ITV.