ITV have today released promotional pictures for the third 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 third episode of the last series Sunday the 4th of October from 9:00pm to 10:30pm on ITV 1. Below are more promotional pictures:

The sixth and final series of the period drama following the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants at Downton Abbey. Preparations for the wedding of Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes are under way, but a misunderstanding threatens to shatter the peace. Edith meets up with an old acquaintance who comes to her assistance in an hour of need. Spratt has something to hide but Denker is hot on the trail, and Daisy jumps to conclusions when she hears about a plan of Cora’s. Tensions mount over the hospital takeover, leading Isobel to offend a friend. The wedding day dawns, but brings a surprise with the arrival of some unexpected guests.

With thanks to ITV Media.