This episode is famously discussed in the podcast Shrine of Duty . Downton Abbey (Season 6, Episode 1)
Extortion threats surface for Mary, while the staff faces the reality of a changing world where grand estates like Downton are becoming harder to maintain.
The team deals with strict new leadership under Sister Ursula, while Phyllis and Barbara assist a woman in a domestic abuse situation. Slow Horses (Season 6, Episode 1)
Aired in 2017, this episode sees the staff of Nonnatus House returning from South Africa to a colder, harsher London.