Kilted peer of Downton Abbey
THIS is the first glimpse of household favourite Peter Egan as he guest-stars in Downton Abbey’s explosive Christmas special.
The Ever Decreasing Circles actor, 66, appears as kilt-clad Hugh “Shrimpie” MacClare, Marquess of Flintshire.
The two-hour tearjerker also features MacClare’s daughter Lady Rose played by Lily James. Preview photos show a Downton team taking part in a Highland tug of war during the Crawley visit to Scottish cousin the Marquess at Duneagle Castle.
Most of the downstairs staff are left behind at the Abbey, where butler Carson has his hands full keeping everyone in line.
Fans can expect an episode packed with romance, scheming, spats, scandal, laughter and tears.