Downton Abbey: A New Era | Mr. Molesley's Accidentally Perfect Proposal

On the eve of a new movie filming at Downton Abbey, the servants dress up to the nines to appear as extras in a dramatic scene. Wrapped up in the exciting moment of being asked to become a professional screenwriter, Mr. Molesley (Kevin Doyle) suddenly asks Baxter (Raquel Cassidy) to marry him; not realizing that the entire household has heard their conversation through a microphone placed above their heads.
FILM SYNOPSIS:
From award-winning creator Julian fellows comes the motion picture event Downton Abbey: A New Era. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they do on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the myster of the Dowager Countess' newly inherited villa.
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[@amandaljohnson]

I'm remembering how depressed Mosley was in the show after Matthew passed away. had no job, no partner, no direction in life. I just love seeing him happy here

[@harveyspecter1855]

I absolutely hated how in s2 bates stole his job. And also his shoe equipment.

[@littlebigman5791]

What's a partner.??? I don't have one or need one , being a married man.

[@amandaljohnson]

@@littlebigman5791 that's just how i refer to significant others such as a girlfriend/boyfriend, fiancé or spouse

[@hellogoodbyeandallinbetween]

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[@hellogoodbyeandallinbetween]

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[@patrickmcguire7896]

I actually like Mrs Hughs & Patmores giddy expressions. Remember those dresses were in style when they were young but their was no way they could afford it, so this is them living their childhood fantasy

[@madeleinalazaris8138]

I loved Carson shutting his eyes after Molesley proposed and then being relieved when she said yes 😂🤣

[@krisd2474]

Mr. Mosley was one of the characters on the show that continued to develop and get better. Especially with the arrival of Ms. Baxter.

[@marionarda2790]

Yes I love his character development

[@annesophieflipo1933]

His character development was nicely done in the series bu they did him wrong in the first movie ... Tried to make him the comic relief but doesn't suit him..

[@ralphwarleggan3813]

I found Mrs Baxter so beautiful

[@cannyexplorer5357]

I always felt sorry for Mr Mosley at the beginning but slowly his confidence grew and his hard work paid off.

[@marinameilenstein]

I know right!! He and Baxter turned out to be my favourite characters!

[@FilCanJay]

Mr. Molesley is the best character. Honestly, I think they can build a show around his character. For me I think we need more Mr. Molesleys in the world. He would be such a decent human being.

[@rebeccaaxelsson247]

Yes how he becomes who he is😊

[@jimwise4307]

Every scene in this video was wonderful. My favorite though is Bertie just freezing after he called her accent ghastly.

[@ikraadil8425]

Hilarious 😂 😃

[@houndandhandbag]

I loved Bertie from the get-go. He was the right one for Edith. But he was also his own take charge kind of guy in matters the Crawleys knew nothing about...like when they had to open their house to the public.

[@katherinewilson1853]

@@houndandhandbag Yes!!!

[@AngelaM745]

I'm so loving all the characters arcs, Mosley who was lost found purpose, Barrow who was in desperate need of love..

[@houndandhandbag]

I like to think this as the movie that tied up loose ends. If everything ended here, I would be quite content.

[@marionarda2790]

Barrow ended up abandoning everything to be a sugar baby.

[@katherinewilson1853]

@@marionarda2790 I always felt so sorry for Barrow. He deserved being loved beyond all belief.

[@silentsaturn7604]

​@@marionarda2790 He'd still work as a valet, just with better benefits.

[@marionarda2790]

@@silentsaturn7604 valet is à step down from butler . Having to sleep with Guy or do what he wants unless you want to end up in the street is not a benefit

[@donnamack6797]

I loved that Thomas, after all that he had gone through, was finally going to find some happiness. For me, that was one of the most satisfying aspects.

[@marionarda2790]

He is a sugar baby just like he wanted in the very 1st episode

[@catcauldron217]

That scene between Thomas and Mary made me cry. 😢 “I hope you are as happy as our cruel world allows you to be”

[@jcs1025]

For so many people at that time this was the best they could possibly hope for.

[@jonwiley2592]

@@catcauldron217 I've always thought Mary's parting words to be a bit of a curse. The world during Thomas's time finds homosexuality to be an abomination, punishable by imprisonment and hard labor. The world is not concerned with Thomas's happiness. I'd rewrite her words: "May you be HAPPIER than our cruel world allows you to be."

[@Fee212]

He was an awful character for sooo long. His meanness used to trigger me so much.

[@MADHAUSMARKALLAN]

Mr. Mosley was very much my favorite character-I loved his arc, Edith as well, but Mosleys sincerity was always so moving to me.

[@melaniekendall4903]

It's Molesley and it's favourite!!!!

[@aaronc4899]

She’s so adorable, and he’s so clueless. It’s wonderful.

[@joankonkle6972]

I miss them. I think the creator and writer of the series Julian Fellows has said he wished he had started off earlier than the Titanic sinking. I wish he had too. Ten years earlier would have given us at least two more good seasons. Oh well. Take a look at his Belgravia. That one left me wanting more too. 2/14/23

[@m.layfette6249]

There's (fan) talk of a Prequel. Set when the Dowager Countess was just starting out as Lady Grantham. Just before Cora and Robert get married. Somewhere around the mid 1800s.

[@joankonkle6972]

@@MissX33 I think his interest was earlier not later though. 2/26/23

[@duckduckgoismuchbetter]

He could easily do another series in the middle, to cover many of the stories that weren't told at all, or told completely. There are lots and lots of them. Specifically, involving Matthew and/or Sybil. A Downton Abbey: Matthew and Sybil miniseries, that digitally de-aged the actors a few years, and used camera shots and angles that were never used in the main series, could be spliced in. Which would also put Violet back in, in unused footage. They did, and still do this very successfully with The Karate Kid movies, and the modern Cobra Kai series. Wherein, they use unused footage and unused camera angles that have never been seen before, from The Karate Kid movie from the 80s. Can you just imagine all the massive amounts of unused footage involving everyone that could be useful in a Matthew and Sybil series, that went back and told all the untold stories about these two very popular, prematurely killed off characters.

[@harveyspecter1855]

Older than titanic and it wouldn't have been as good. The key disaster events throughout the series were the central plotline and nothing truly wild happened before the titanic.

[@silentsaturn7604]

​@@m.layfette6249 Cora will probably appear in Gilded Age at some point.

[@thehopefuledwardian]

This is so endearingly chaotic. I bet it was a hell of a lot of fun to film.

[@cinematic.fandom1221]

Love that all after the drama and all the changes this movie has such a positive vibe and every caracter gets a happy ending they deserve. And of Course Carson at the head of the table

[@alexandrabelli4139]

Si pero en mi opinion la condesa violet no se merecia la muerte, me hubiese gustado que todo terminara igual pero sin la muerte de la condesa no lo voy a superar😢

[@Stromjir]

Except Cora and Lord Grantham. Lol

[@robboyte1101]

@@alexandrabelli4139 Most people don't 'deserve' death, but remember -- none of us gets out of this alive.

[@valkyriesardo278]

It is not just that particular individuals found some happiness, but that the entire household felt glad for their sake. Downtown Abbey began as a stratified assortment of characters and evolved into a close-knit family where everyone belonged. I think that is the outstanding virtue of the show.

[@jonwiley2592]

This scene with Mr Molesley still makes me cry, no matter how many times I watch it.

[@12classics39]

This entire movie feels like a piece of fanfiction. It’s literally the “Singin’ in the Rain”/Downton AU of what was apparently Julian Fellowes’ dreams. 😂

[@billyred889]

Something I love about the progression of the show is how it displays the atmosphere shifting with the years passing. In the beginning it felt very serious and stiff with the clothing and mannerisms being, well, very 1800’s. And now it’s so light and the atmosphere feels very modern, like any of us could step in and feel right at home. One scene from the final episode of the last season stuck with me, when Mary actually sat down on a bridge next to Tony in her light informal clothing outdoors. Even something like that would not have happened in the first few seasons which gives you an idea of how restricted everyone used to be in their mannerisms and how far they have moved into modern informal life. To me as a viewer this actually felt refreshing, like they were somehow free or relaxed if that makes sense.

[@dinnafash11]

❤ Ms. Patmore and Mr. Mason!

[@Scarlett193966]

I'm always surprised when I see Thomas' hair here. I got so used to seeing it slicked back!

[@Peppi94]

Well, now I just miss this show all over again!!

[@lindabiggs3905]

The funniest thing ever,was Moseley curtseying to the king and queen 😆

[@ameliafroehlich2577]

Yes! I loved that scene. 😄

[@alexandrabelli4139]

Esa fue la mejor escena jajs y por supuesto todas pero todasss las escenas de la condesa violet

[@wildfireintexas]

⁠@@alexandrabelli4139Mi marido encanta Violet.

[@shahparaltaf5052]

Molesley

[@blu7878]

This part cracks me up every time I watch it. Especially Thomas' face😂😂😂 love Ms Baxter and Mr Mosley 😭

[@paulinegauthier1867]

I would love to see a spin-off with Mr. Molseley as the star or a detective series with him as the lead.

[@thewimp9630]

So glad for Mosley‘s happy ending ^~^

[@shirleymccrory4444]

My very Favorite person was Mr. Bates, I loved seeing him when he went to prison and did not get pushed around and all, plus all his Special Talents through out the Movie, just loved him with Anna!

[@Fee212]

Awe, they all look so splendid in their costumes.

[@DowntonAbbeyLife]

Cora’s face when she can eavesdrop on Baxter and Molesley 😂😂

[@aregmirzoyan869]

This is the best scene of Downton abbey ever. Period.

[@susantocp]

Such happy ending for Thomas. I love the subtle nod to equality.

[@SnEin]

I love, LOVE this movie! Everything just came all together!

[@orighomisandediare4990]

This is a pleasing development. It's lovely to see staff growing in place of employment

[@Davyjj]

no one deserves it better than him

[@Stevebaby123]

My favorite series. The movies were fun revisits. Love that some characters got their happy endings. I can’t help but think the downstairs cast felt good finally getting a fancy outfit to wear. Thank you cast and crew and production staff and writer. You gave the audience something very special. ❤

[@Zola6391]

I'm so happy for barrow he's finally going to be happy. AND I so happy that Molesly is getting married to Baxter.

[@deborahharder288]

Downton Abbey is one of my favorite series. Love the characters & their clothing & story lines.

[@user-qz1fy7kx1n]

I love the way the downstairs ladies look amazing!!!

[@Gwantsa368]

“Come along, Bertie” 😂 you’ve said quite enough 🙇

[@julieletford5695]

Love to see a modern day adaption with the decendants.

[@karengerber8390]

Happy tears, for the couples.

[@fabiocarsgmvw]

Its sad, dont keeps for more seasons, because its one of most greatest series that I ever see in my life. The producers will be think does "Downton Abbey, next years or era" and keeping going Mary's era to '30s and '40s and the second war ... the kids growing up... 😉

[@jishnu_a_r]

cora proudly looking at how the others would react to the american accent she taught her; and robert's reaction to molesley's proposal getting accepted are my favourite backscene moments her

[@jaderoberts5574]

Hope there is a Downton abbey 3 would be nice to see Mosley and Baxter get married

[@VivaLaVittoria]

supposedly they're making a reboot TV series

[@shahparaltaf5052]

It is Molesley not Mosley and yes that would be amazing

[@sandraseidelmann3458]

Mr.Moseley ist einer meiner Lieblingscharaktere. Er und Miss Baxter haben letztendlich mit dazu beigetragen,dass Anna und John Bates endlich ohne Gefahr,erneut festgenommen zu werden ,leben können. Ich liebe alle Charaktere von Downton ,eine der am besten kreierten Serien.❤

[@MeMeDaVinci]

I cant help but think Lady Rose would have loved "Hollywood" (the English version) knocking at the door of Downton. After all, she did a great job convincing the boy in the dance hall she was a maid, so much that he came calling for her. He was cute, too!

[@doreensteele8200]

Love this scene. They deserve to be happy 😊

[@kimberlylewis2185]

I loved Mr. Mason and Mrs. Patmore, and I really hope that they were married, too.

[@cynthiapena1141]

This is STILL one of my favorite scene compilation videos!👏👏👏

[@zulfanbakri7640]

I'd love to think that Moesley wins a BAFTA or and Oscar for best adapted screenplay one day...

[@rjsouthworth5246]

Even in his happiest moments, it just wouldn’t be Molesley if he wasn’t made to look a little silly.

[@3piper]

This is one of my favorite scenes of the entire series. Happy endings for everyone and all the ladies got to wear fine gowns.

[@christyandhistory]

I love to see Mr. Moseley and Miss Baxter get a happy, romantic scene! 🙂

[@englishrose4388]

More! Please, make more!

[@flyboy152]

After dancing around each other for 6+ years, it's about time.

[@NellBelle]

Mr. Mosley and Thomas deserve the happiness I hope they will now have.

[@abhilashmishra3601]

4:19 Robert's face 💀😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@katherinewilson1853]

omg lol

[@queenb007]

He wasn't gonna miss the tea AT ALL😂😂😂.

[@abhilashmishra3601]

@@queenb007 look at Tom in 5:22 😂😂😂

[@augustdavis4725]

WHAT IS A MICROPHONE DOING THERE!?! I LOVE IT!

[@FarmerJAB]

It’s a movie set!

[@jeremyengalla6133]

No one deserves a happy ending like Mr Moseley did

[@FlexibleFlyer50]

The people at Downton have become like family at times. You always want the best for them, no matter what.

[@MinhNguyen-ff6xf]

Anna, Daisy, and Andrew look like real aristocrats with those costumes and makeup

[@ReggieGurl04]

This is so many happy moments rolled into one. I could explode with emotion!! ❤😊

[@capture_diaries]

I love how perfect the cast is for Downton Abbey. None of them have iPhone face (except maybe Lily James, who played Lady Rose in the show) and they fit both the actual era of the show and of the movie they were filming.

[@Secretagent71114]

Mary often is painted as a snob though I would argue the actual snob of the sisters was Edith. Thomas giving his resignation and Mary understanding is such a good conclusion to their relationship. Mary was always kind and accepting towards him. She enouraged his friendship with George, even bringing George to visit after the suicide attempt to cheer up Thomas. She knew his "skills" well enough to sic Thomas on Lord Sinderby and his butler (some of my favorite scenes). He willingly assisted which shows some loyalty to Mary, which we all know trust and loyalty are difficult for Thomas. I don't remember there ever being conflict between the 2 of them.

[@oolala53]

Why she was understanding to him and cruel to Edith is the puzzle.

[@Secretagent71114]

@oolala53 Simple: Edith was just as horrible to Mary. And most of Mary's attacks on Edith we see in the series were retaliation for things Edith did unproked.

[@shahjehan]

Bravo sir, bravo!

[@user-se8xx9sj1o]

Magnificent video

[@cherylwhite2189]

Loved Mr Mosely

[@mizzybrowns1563]

The Crawleys said “Ally!”

[@fernando-qv2pu]

Amo a Barrow 😭

[@muzammilali5956]

Lord Grantham: *Enters the room and clears throat for attention and making everyone know he arrived* Also him 2 secs later: "Please be seated , we're not here "

[@Byrnzi360]

I like how, at the end of the day, Mosley and Edith were the undisputed winners of the show.

[@DowntonAbbeyLife]

Anna and Carson had the best reactions 😂😂

[@ishastrega6851]

Everybody got their happy ending. What a way to end the story!

[@hhjj621]

Ending ? End ? How about a WW2 sequel?

[@janatyree3183]

I miss this show

[@katrina6613]

Best scene 👍🏽

[@ChristopherShannon-ge5fx]

I think 💬 they should do a squeal to downtown Abbey part 3 movie yes

[@suepage5790]

❤Mr.Mosley...

[@mcalindenger]

Just got around to watching the last ever film. It ended perfectly. the end of a era plus in their world as well on the cusp of WW2 many big houses taken over and the men and women helping with the war efforts. So a end to maids and servants Think julian fellows hinted in some parts of the dialogue to the future.

[@alondralabute2310]

I don't like public proposals where the guy asks in front of a lot of people thinking she won't turn him down and humiliate him in front of his friends/family, whatever, a proposal should be private. Poor Mr. Moseley did it right, he didn't intend it to be public and it was by accident, but it was a great scene. I know a lot of people must've been thinking "It's about time!"

[@jazzycat8917]

Thomas be like "lady get OFF me!"

[@rosaliazabala7037]

No entiendo nada? Cuantas peliculas hay? Vivo en URUGUAY!

[@nerd-zr8kv]

2, esta es la segunda

[@silviagonzales7043]

En español por favor 😲👏✔️

[@DowntonAbbeyLife]

Am I the only one who noticed Mrs Hughes sit down twice

[@jamiedianne6778]

Barcus is willing 😂

[@KM-nw7be]

Had to look that up!

[@mizb.9170]

Should be able to watch this movie on PBS why not?

[@gillianjamieson4224]

So when is that episode on ..I thought all six episodes where finished???

[@dinnafash11]

This is the second movie.

[@peadar-o]

Come along, Bertie…

[@StarOnTheWater]

When and where was this produced? Context? 😅

[@gilbertebarbaux3846]

Ils sont tous charmant,, Mosley avec son quand a moi !!! Mais j' ai remarqué une chose,,,maîtres et domestiques sont souvent a table,et pourtant ils jouent très mal le faîte de ne jamais mangé !!!! Ils tournent et retournent leurs couverts mais ne met jamais a la bouche,,ça me fait rire a chaque fois !!!! 👋👋👋👋👍👍👍👍👍👍🇫🇷

[@chasegordonn]

5:15

[@JohnBrown722so]

Stella

[@Civil.BuildX]

بنظرم یکی هست که افکار مارو میخونه چون من امروز فقط چند لحظه به این صحنه ازدواج خدمه سریال داون تون فکر کردم و چند ساعت بعد و درست الان این صحنه در یوتیوب جلوی روی من قرار داده شده شاید تراشه ای که راجع بهش حرف میزنن همین الان در سر ما هست و بوده

[@colinmerritt7645]

Nothing to see here, citizen. The All Seeing Eye will take care of everything.

[@heatherwarden2689]

Where is sprat?😂

[@ralphwarleggan3813]

I saw the series when it had finished but I saw it all and I liked it. And with these movies I think they have destroyed the essence of the series, especially with this last one. They are entertaining but they resemble a lot of sitcom comedies more than a serious series

[@theManishMuse]

There’s no conflict. And the wonderful kindness of the upper class to the workers makes me vomit. It’s all just a bit of fan service at this point.

[@ralphwarleggan3813]

@@theManishMuse sure

[@alexandrabelli4139]

Coincido totalmente senti que era innecesario esta secuela y la seriedad con la que conllevo toda la serie, y no estoy contenta con la muerte de la condesa ja

[@user-mf6yb3vx7h]

I was thinking the same think.

[@ralphwarleggan3813]

@@alexandrabelli4139 Creo, y es mi opinion, que la serie tenía esa seriedad británica y para darle ese toque americano, la convirtieron en una decadencia americana. Saludos de un español desde Texas USA.

[@user-cq3wo9rm8k]

I did not know HUGH DARCY was in this??

[@heavenawilson7271]

The Sad part is losing Violet...

[@johndoolan3428]

They should of done a elseworld story where the roles are reversed

[@Diamondelle84]

1:38 😏

[@kettle2293]

I thought it was a Red Nose comedy skit.... not sure how I feel

[@littlebigman5791]

It is MISS Baxter not ms. She is clearly a spinster.

[@jasmijnvervenne9581]

When do you hear misses then?

[@DonnyDunne]

Actually 'ms' is used with both married and unmarried women, also, it's explained in Downton Abbey that head housekeepers and ladies maids are always 'mrs' regardless of marital status.

[@romerodias3850]

Will you treath me well? I will be nice wife lol

[@user-il3if6jl2v]

Лучше бы этой серии не было. Испорчено впечатление от всего сериала ...😢