Now we're really digging into it, or as much as we can remember after watching the movie over a week ago.... Daisy and Andy are engaged and it's a liiiiittle problematic. But besides that there's Violet's attempts to interfere with someone else's inheritance, Tom and Thomas each get a chance at love, Mary becoming the lady detective, and many downstairs shenanigans. Plus, we are assessing whether Allen Leech could be Bond after Tom's heroic actions, because why not?We are brainstorming our next big podcast idea, so stay tuned!

Now we're really digging into it, or as much as we can remember after watching the movie over a week ago.... Daisy and Andy are engaged and it's a liiiiittle problematic. But besides that there's Violet's attempts to interfere with someone else's inheritance, Tom and Thomas each get a chance at love, Mary becoming the lady detective, and many downstairs shenanigans. Plus, we are assessing whether Allen Leech could be Bond after Tom's heroic actions, because why not? We are brainstorming our next big podcast idea, so stay tuned!

Downton Abbey The Movie: They’re ACTING!

The Downton Abbey movie has finally arrived and after so much discussion of our plans, we have finally seen it! We're back to bask in the glow of the movie-going experience and give our overall impressions of the movie! Stay tuned for more movie talk coming soon and let us know your movie thoughts on Twitter @ringforteapod!

Downton Abbey The Movie: We Have Drones Now!

We hash out the last bits of the series finale and our final thoughts on the show itself. From telegrams to telephones, John Bates in prison to Anna Bates in prison, and much, MUCH more, it's been a long road, but we've made it! Join us for this last episode of Downton before the movie!

6.09 (Part 2) The Finale!

It's the series finale and they are packing A LOT into this one. We are splitting our recap up into two parts, pre-Christmas and post-Christmas (because there always has to be an event at Christmas time...). Just when Edith settles into the idea of being a London spinster, Mary gets to scheming and sets up a dinner with Bertie that just may change everything. After an entire episode about Mary being uncomfortable with Henry's racing, he decides to give it up anyway. But that means he's now trying to find something to do to fill his time.... Isobel gets some news about Lord Merton's health and his son and daughter in law are up to no good as usual. Thomas finds a new job and is saying his goodbyes, Carson is losing his touch, and Downton tries to introduce a new romance in THE LAST EPISODE. One more to go until movie time!

6.09 (Part 1) The Almost Last Episode

Allison's voice is a little husky but we're back and chatting the SECOND TO LAST episode of Downton! Edith is still debating whether or not to tell Bertie about Marigold, but loses her opportunity when Mary decides everyone needs to be miserable with her. Everyone finds Mrs. Patmore's B&amp;B misfortunes hilarious, so the Crawleys try to give her some positive publicity. Molesley is trying his hand at molding young minds. We're cooking up ideas for interim pods until the movie, send us your suggestions! Tweet at us @ringforteapod!

Allison's voice is a little husky but we're back and chatting the SECOND TO LAST episode of Downton! Edith is still debating whether or not to tell Bertie about Marigold, but loses her opportunity when Mary decides everyone needs to be miserable with her. Everyone finds Mrs. Patmore's B&amp;B misfortunes hilarious, so the Crawleys try to give her some positive publicity. Molesley is trying his hand at molding young minds.  We're cooking up ideas for interim pods until the movie, send us your suggestions! Tweet at us @ringforteapod!

6.08 We Shall Be Married in the Morning!

The Crawleys are off to the races!  However, the outing ends in disaster, challenging Mary and Henry’s relationship.  An exciting opportunity presents itself to Molesley, while Thomas continues to struggle to find his place at the Abbey.  Tom and a new four legged addition to Downton both manage to pad this episode with joy.  We only have two more episodes left until the (long) countdown to the movie!

6.07 A Fool Who Knows Nothing

We're still making plans for the movie while an open house at Downton reveals that no one actually knows anything about it. Downsizing efforts mean Thomas is out of a job, and Violet is replaced by Cora as president of the hospital (it doesn't go over well). Daisy is back to acting like a child. Carson has some particular standards for domestic life, and it feels like a Mrs. Hughes scolding is coming. Mary and Henry continue their romance dance, but at least HE can admit he likes her (and maybe a little bit more)! Only a few more episodes to go!

6.06 The Downton Open House

You all know what we're talking about right? After it is brought up every single episode for as long as we can remember, Robert's stomach ulcer gets A LOT worse in VERY dramatic fashion. It interrupts the ongoing hospital nonsense which, like our involvement with Denker and Spratt, seems to still not be over. We finally learn something about Andy after he has been around for so long, with Thomas finally finding a way to befriend him. Carson has certain expectations for Mrs. Hughes' role in their home life... it's not off to a great start. All of Baxter's anxiety about testifying turns out to be fore nothing except it does provide us with some Molesley comedy. Plus, we continue the Downton Rom Com!

6.05 The One Where That Thing Happens

A lighter, more joyful Branson is back at Downton, and back for good it seems! Thomas is acting butler while the Carsons are away on honeymoon - yikes! Former housemaid Gwen returns to the house in a fancier capacity. Baby Bates is saved by an emergency trip to London; and bear with us, guys, we are STILL talking about the hospital....

6.04 Branson’s Back

Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson are getting married and it’s just as sweet as you imagined!  Mary gets steamrolled by Cora in her attempts to dictate the wedding, and we didn’t mind one bit.  Meanwhile, Edith has an independent romantic comedy in the course of the episode - WE. ARE. IN. LOVE.  We’re rejoicing that Edith has a plot line that doesn’t involve Marigold for a hot second.  Thomas continues to job hunt and we’re getting to know that it’s a sad world outside of Downton’s walls.  Plus, a surprise return to the Crawley family!

6.03 Downton as a Rom Com

Did you think there were enough podcasts about TV, or even, about Downton Abbey? Well, you are wrong because we are adding another. Christina and Allison will be chatting Downton Abbey episode by episode and maybe drinking some tea, too. Follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

Review

Ring for Tea: A Casual Downton Abbey Podcast

Downton is throwing a weekend party, where fancy folks come to wear tiaras, eat dinner, drink tea, listen to a famous opera singer, flirt with the Crawley girls, cheat at poker, and bring along sleazy servants. Branson has a difficult time socializing with the fancy folk while Mary gets some business advice (and romantic interest?) from some dude named Gillingham. Edna continues to be an entitled and annoying human, Moseley takes a demotion to temporarily return to the house, and our beloved Anna gets assaulted by Mr. Green. MOST IMPORTANTLY it is Netflix and Hallmark Christmas movie time, everybody, get ready for some wandering conversations for the next few weeks (not your style? We'll post time stamps). Next up: The Holiday Calendar.Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

Downton is throwing a weekend party, where fancy folks come to wear tiaras, eat dinner, drink tea, listen to a famous opera singer, flirt with the Crawley girls, cheat at poker, and bring along sleazy servants. Branson has a difficult time socializing with the fancy folk while Mary gets some business advice (and romantic interest?) from some dude named Gillingham. Edna continues to be an entitled and annoying human, Moseley takes a demotion to temporarily return to the house, and our beloved Anna gets assaulted by Mr. Green.  MOST IMPORTANTLY it is Netflix and Hallmark Christmas movie time, everybody, get ready for some wandering conversations for the next few weeks (not your style? We'll post time stamps). Next up: The Holiday Calendar. Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

4.03 Party Down(ton)

Wow, things really took a turn in this episode... Christina and Allison emphasize that no means no, lament Edith's "blah"-ness, and introduce Tiny Letter Time. Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

1.03 Let’s All Be Real Obvious

Allison still can't remember all of the people at Downton Abbey, but nevertheless the girls are back! This week we're chatting the audacity of having a job and Carson as a cartoon moose. Christina continues to think this is a Manor House podcast, and we have our first inevitable installment of Vet Talk! Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

1.02 A Job?!

Allison finally figures out that this show is basically about the scandal of the week in this week's Ring for Tea! We're chatting Emily Blunt, Downton's production budget, and Christina explains the Crawley inheritance to Allison.... again. If you're not into Raw Chicken Time and just want to hear the Downton stuff, skip ahead to 16:50. Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

1.04 Uncles and Kings

It's the miracle we've all been waiting for (and kind of predicting) - Matthew can use his legs (but like really Matthew not just Dan Stevens fidgeting around)! Jane joins the #metoo movement while Robert is acting like a total weirdo. Sybil and Edith need jobs, we finally learn Branson's first name, and Anna does NOT want to be a spy - ya heard? Join us for a brand new age - Post-War Downton! Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

2.07 Trolling About

What do Sherlock Holmes, Sex and the City, Saturday Night Live, The Room, and Grey's Anatomy have in common with Downton Abbey? Listen to this episode of Ring for Tea to find out! Spoiler alert: the connections are tangential at best. Christina and Allison are chatting Thomas being Moriarty, Carson's not heart attack, Edith attempting to find purpose in life, and, most importantly, that Allison knows everything about TV. Rate and subscribe now, follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

2.02  So Edith Drives a Tractor…

Sybil has fat ankles and a raging headache, doctors are fighting, then all of a sudden *six year old SPOILER ALERT* a beloved character is gone. Does anything else important happen in this episode? Not really. Here's hoping next week's soap opera is a little more... light-hearted?  Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

3.05 Dr. Clarkson Was Actually Right This Time?!

Who is sneaky in the face you might ask? Chances are you can guess.... This week, Christina and Allison are lamenting how Daisy is a dope, deciding who they are shipping, and talking once again about how Edith is just..... ugh. Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

1.05 Sneaky in the Face

There's going to be another wedding at Downton! Oh wait, not so fast *runs away to cry*.Start placing your bets for the O'Brien v. Thomas cage match because their feud is escalating! Matthew is STILL being melodramatic about the Swire money, and we get another edition of "Anna, Detective!" Plus, a new segment in which Christina tries to sell things on Craigslist. Not interested in Craigslist/Raw Chicken Time? See the episode breakdown below. Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!0:00-7:52 Intro/synopsis7:52-11:05 Christina Sells Things on Craigslist/Allison Makes Sure Christina isn't Murdered11:05-14:10 Raw Chicken Time14:10-end Actual Downton Stuff

There's going to be another wedding at Downton! Oh wait, not so fast *runs away to cry*. Start placing your bets for the O'Brien v. Thomas cage match because their feud is escalating! Matthew is STILL being melodramatic about the Swire money, and we get another edition of "Anna, Detective!" Plus, a new segment in which Christina tries to sell things on Craigslist. Not interested in Craigslist/Raw Chicken Time? See the episode breakdown below. Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod! 0:00-7:52 Intro/synopsis 7:52-11:05 Christina Sells Things on Craigslist/Allison Makes Sure Christina isn't Murdered 11:05-14:10 Raw Chicken Time 14:10-end Actual Downton Stuff

3.03 House Hunters: Downton Edition

Welcome to a tumultuous episode at the Abbey.  Edith can’t stay away from Marigold, and we sense a restraining order on the way.  A dinner party quickly gives way to Robert v. Ms Bunting and some good ol’ Robert yelling.  Tony Gillingham is DONE - thank u, next - and we introduce a rating system for the episodes (57:42) - never too late, right?

5.04 Everyone Needs a Good Therapist

Bates and Anna reconcile, but Bates is going to be a scary dude when it comes to Mr. Green. Baxter is the new lady's maid in town, and we're not quite sure what to think - is she in Thomas' pocket, or is she just mending pockets? Isobel tries to help young Pegg, and we're thankful since it led to a never-ending Maggie Smith chuckle. Our episode gets wrapped up with an Allison rant about Christmas movies - it's contagious! As may be our new tradition, check the time stamps! Rate and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!00:00 - 37:13 Actual Downton stuff (with a little Maisel)37:14 - 58:44 Allison Loves Lifetime Christmas Movies58:45 - 70:45 Tiny Letter Time with Christina

Bates and Anna reconcile, but Bates is going to be a scary dude when it comes to Mr. Green. Baxter is the new lady's maid in town, and we're not quite sure what to think - is she in Thomas' pocket, or is she just mending pockets? Isobel tries to help young Pegg, and we're thankful since it led to a never-ending Maggie Smith chuckle. Our episode gets wrapped up with an Allison rant about Christmas movies - it's contagious! As may be our new tradition, check the time stamps! Rate and subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod! 00:00 - 37:13 Actual Downton stuff (with a little Maisel) 37:14 - 58:44 Allison Loves Lifetime Christmas Movies 58:45 - 70:45 Tiny Letter Time with Christina

4.05 A “Hurrican” is Coming

Good news! There's lots of Robert yelling in this episode! He's upset about Branson, he's upset about Edith, and we suspect he'll be upset about Matthew as he tries to sort out the estate. Edith is a real trooper this episode, and we're starting to love her. Ethel finally gets important dialogue, and the downstairs is swooning over some new additions to the Downton staff. Join us as we talk Downton, the Emmys, and why you need a new ice cream scoop.... Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

Good news! There's lots of Robert yelling in this episode! He's upset about Branson, he's upset about Edith, and we suspect he'll be upset about Matthew as he tries to sort out the estate. Edith is a real trooper this episode, and we're starting to love her. Ethel finally gets important dialogue, and the downstairs is swooning over some new additions to the Downton staff. Join us as we talk Downton, the Emmys, and why you need a new ice cream scoop....  Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

3.04 Women of Reasonable Ability

Robert is asked to come to his brother-in-law’s defense in America but who will cross the waters to be his valet?  Not-so- spoiler-alert, it gets sorted out in the first three minutes and it’s Thomas, the end.  Back at home in Downton, Charles Blake and Mary have a Hallmark moment, Alfred returns (so soon!) to stir the love rhombus pot and Edith takes a very awful trip to London. Oh Edith! Join us for this very brief chat about episode 7, and as always, find us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

4.07 We’re Going to America… But Not

We have reached another Downton Christmas special, which means we needed some extra time to unpack everything that was going on. Prepare yourself for a lot of speculation about the upcoming movie (lots of ghosts are involved)! We're still dealing with the ongoing Mr. Green murder saga, and Moseley is the new detective in town (with sidekick Baxter). The Princess Kuragin is... unpleasant at best, while the Prince cleans up pretty nicely. Branson is saying his goodbyes to Downton, try not to cry about it. Edith is basically letting everyone know that Marigold is her daughter. Both of the Crawley girls get some new love interests while Allison has a Matthew Goode-induced meltdown. Stowell shows no respect for the Crawleys, who suddenly have a motto of "Crawleys Stick Together." Carson and Mrs. Hughes play House Hunters and not only end up with a house, but an engagement! Find us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

5.09 Everyone in the Downton Movie Will Be a Ghost

We finally agree that things actually happen in this episode! But first things first, the importance of cheese. Alfred is leaving to be a fancy chef, but not before making the upstairs folks real uncomfortable with a little speech. Anna and Bates are trying to find normalcy, but not before Bates sparks some new merch ideas. Edith is preggo and suddenly Robert and Cora's favorite child, and Gregson is missing! Rose brings Jack Ross and his jazz band to Downton as a birthday surprise for Robert, leading to some... awkwardness. This is our last episode for 2018, we'll be back in the new year for more Downton shenanigans! Send us Tiny Letters if you please!

4.06 Baize Does Not Absorb Gossip

Well, this season ends... unexpectedly. We are bidding goodbye to Matthew, but not before Allison threatens to cancel the podcast.  The Crawleys are vacationing in Scotland - while they enjoy bagpipes, hunting, and dancing, Tom is left behind at Downton to be manipulated by a new maid named Edna. Other things happen, but do any of them really matter after that ending?! Ring for Tea will be back in a couple weeks for Season 4, in the meantime find us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

3.09 Having a Baby on Downton Comes with a Price

Anna Bates

The gang goes to London for Rose and Atticus' nuptials! Lady Flintshire spends the whole episode being a "Pouty Patty" and a terrible mother. Daisy is enlightened when she visits a museum with Moseley and Baxter, and Edith continues to have NO CHILL about Marigold. And we can't. even. talk. about the Bates' complicated relationship with the legal system. Plus, we chat 1920s camera technology and Plato's cave! Have any Tiny Letters? Tweet at us @ringforteapod!

5.08 Anna Bates, Lady Criminal

Charlotte Russe

The family continues to mourn Sybil's death, but apparently Downton can't exist without a living Sybil.... DRAMA ensues around the baby's name and religion, plus the Crawley women dared to have a meal prepared by a former lady of the night. We have the obligatory Bates update and Daisy considers life outside of the kitchen. Most importantly, Christina and Allison debate whether or not they have use of their limbs to be able to make a salmon mousse. Rate and subscribe now, and follow us on Twitter @ringforteapod!

3.06 Salmon Mousse and Charlotte Russe

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