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‘Downton Abbey’ cast at British ambassador’s residence

A portion of the cast of “Downton Abbey” gathered at a reception in their honor for the upcoming third season of their successful PBS show, at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C. on Dec.14.

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PBS chief executive Paula A. Kerger, left, actor Jim Carter (Mr. Carson), actress Elizabeth McGovern (Cora Crawley), actress Joanne Froggatt (Anna Bates), British Ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott and wife Lady Susie Westmacott, WETA chief executive Sharon Percy Rockefeller, actress Sophie McShera (Daisy Mason), actor Hugh Bonneville (Robert Crawley) and actor Rob James-Collier (Thomas Barrow) pose for a photo.

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Ambassador Westmacott and wife Susie, right, greet some of the cast. From left, Jim Carter, Paula Kerger and Elizabeth McGovern.

Ambassador Westmacott and wife Susie, right, greet some of the cast. From left, Jim Carter, Paula Kerger and Elizabeth McGovern.

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Party guests Susan Gilissen, left, Betsy Van Orman, center, and her husband, Chandler Van Orman, watch a slide show for the upcoming season of 'Downton Abbey.'

Party guests Susan Gilissen, left, Betsy Van Orman, center, and her husband, Chandler Van Orman, watch a slide show for the upcoming season of "Downton Abbey."

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American actress Elizabeth McGovern plays Cora, the American-born Countess of Grantham, on 'Downton Abbey.'

American actress Elizabeth McGovern plays Cora, the American-born Countess of Grantham, on "Downton Abbey."

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Eliizabeth McGovern and her 'Downton Abbey' spouse, Hugh Bonneville, who plays Robert Earl of Grantham.

Eliizabeth McGovern and her "Downton Abbey" spouse, Hugh Bonneville, who plays Robert Earl of Grantham.

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Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, makes his way through the gathering.

Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, makes his way through the gathering.

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Ambassador Westmacott, left, chats with 'Downton Abbey' cast members Rob James-Collier, center, and Hugh Bonneville.

Ambassador Westmacott, left, chats with "Downton Abbey" cast members Rob James-Collier, center, and Hugh Bonneville.

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Emmy-nominated British actress Joanne Froggatt plays chief housemaid Anna Bates in 'Downton Abbey.'

Emmy-nominated British actress Joanne Froggatt plays chief housemaid Anna Bates in "Downton Abbey."

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Sharon Percy Rockefeller, left, Lady Susie Westmacott and Paula A. Kerger.

Sharon Percy Rockefeller, left, Lady Susie Westmacott and Paula A. Kerger.

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Rob James-Collier, who plays Thomas Barrow on 'Downton Abbey,' with Gwen Ifill of PBS.

Rob James-Collier, who plays Thomas Barrow on "Downton Abbey," with Gwen Ifill of PBS.

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Emmy-nominated English actor Jim Carter, who stars in 'Downton Abbey' as the butler, Mr. Carson, mingles with the crowd.

Emmy-nominated English actor Jim Carter, who stars in "Downton Abbey" as the butler, Mr. Carson, mingles with the crowd.

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Actor Hugh Bonneville and Ambassador Westmacott chat.

Actor Hugh Bonneville and Ambassador Westmacott chat.

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