Now I'm confused. If Bates couldn't reach London in time to do a dirty deed, what was the ticket stub located in his coat all about?

Now I think I'm confused! I know they found the ticket in Bate's coat pocket but does that alone prove that he killed Green or did I miss something else? BTW, Redwitch, the quiz said I was Bates too - kind of surprised by that but I really do like him! Hope he didn't do it.

I'd say they used some poetic license in getting Bates to London and back in one day. I seriously doubt they would have had more than one train a day there back then.

And, yes, that was Prince Edward of Wallis Simpson fame. He really was known as quite a womanizer in his day.

Also, pre-WWII, tours of the Continent by Americans, especially Germany were quite common. The Nazis, sadly, were "interesting", Berlin nightlife was in its heyday, Bavaria was rowdy, Baden-Baden was healthy. Germany was prosperous.

it was brown shirts, not black shirts; this was the early form of the nazi party, and remember this is the 1920's. hitler did not become chancelor for almost another 10 years, so germany was not unsafe.....yet. the nuremberg laws which denied jews of citizenship and other rights were not until about 1935 i think. yes, this was the prince who married simpson. and train service was very frequent back and forth to london, at speeds not too much slower than regular commuter speeds of today. (especially compared to amtrak...lol!)
and where is season 5 ???

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I thought the train ticket to London was pretty incriminating. I spent the second half of the program shouting, "Burn it!" to the television! Sheesh! Every room in the manor house has a fireplace! :laugh:

For entertaining reading, google Entertainment Weekly Downton Abbey.

great, humorous review of finale. Be sure to read comments, too.

I just cannot resist reminding you that you agreed to put " Spoiler Alert " which you completely ignored to do.

However I do have a post that alerted fans of Downton Abbey that this past Sunday was in fact the last episode of season 4, and there would be a season 5. And it was a " Spoiler Alert " even though I did not give any details

But that was all. I do hope that what ever you discuss does not disappoint anyone's enjoyment I sincerely mean it, it is always better to ask " Did you watch..." the blank episode.

SPOILER ALERT

THE SEASON IS OVER..............

PS. I too spent the episode telling Mary "burn the ticket, burn the ticket"

I am smiling True Downton Abbey Fans, and I emphasize " True " go out of there way not to spoil it for those who have yet to watch a particular episode.

However some individuals just don't get it, no matter what...it is down to their Agenda.

You are referring to a OLD thread started by me At 8:26am on February 17, to which you replied on February 18 at 6:50am asking for Spoiler Alert to be added to Downton Abbey threads so that your viewing pleasure, at some later date, would not be impacted.

I would point out to you that it is a little too late, after the fact, to continue to refer to my initial thread in this rather rude manner - the horse has left the barn, and you can hardly blame me that this thread is still running.

I would also point out to you there is a new thread running on this subject which has been labeled Spoiler Alert presumably for your benefit.

You have a nice day!

I can make a comment or two in response to you but I am going to choose not to. It is commonly referred to as: " Taken the High Road ".

Season 5
 

According to what I read, Season 5 of Downton Abbey will be broadcast in the UK this fall, and in the US starting in January, 2015. A thoroughly enjoyable series!