The Spanish Flu Causes Tragedy at Downton | Downton Abbey

Just as the war has ended, Downton faces tragedy as the Spanish Flu infects many residents. Clip from Season 2, Episode 8: A wedding is fast approaching. Unfortunately, so is the dreaded Spanish Influenza, both of which have the potential to cause difficulties for some residents of Downton Abbey. Things are not going well for Thomas either and Branson could pose quite a problem. For Ethel, there are considerations of a different kind concerning the Bryants and Anna forces Bates to finally make some decisions. This is the official YouTube channel for Downton Abbey. Immerse yourself in the much loved British historical drama, relive some of your favourite moments and tragedies and keep up-to-date with the latest news! The costume drama series, Downton Abbey, written and created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes, stars Academy Award-winner Maggie Smith as a Dowager Countess of an Edwardian English country house in 1912. The series portrays the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them, in a time before the last vestige of a century‚Äôs old tradition were stripped away by World War and the modern age. The all-star cast also includes Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern. Subscribe for more here: https://bit.ly/DowntonAbbeyChannel Watch Downton Abbey on iTunes: https://bit.ly/DowntonAbbey_iTunes Twitter:   / downtonabbey   Facebook:   / downtonabbey   Instagram:   / downtonabbey_official   #DowntonAbbey