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Well, we’re sure the Dowager Countess will have her knickers in a knot over this one. The U.K. production company Carnival Films—which is responsible for the creation of our latest TV obsession Downton Abbey—is taking legal action against PBS for selling unofficial Downton-inspired jewellery (named after the characters!) on their website.

The jewellery line looks more Downtown Alley if you ask us, with a lackluster collection of pearl drop earrings, brooches, and an English crown service tea set that would no doubt have Granny stamping her cane around like nobody’s business.

A Carnival Films spokesman announced, “We did not authorize the sale of Lady Mary jewellery. Our lawyers have been in contact with PBS in order to remove these items from sale,” and rightfully so, since Carnival Films and the show’s creator, Julian Fellowes, will not receive any profits from the sales (and probably don’t want to be associated with the cheap knockoffs).

The collection was removed from the PBS website on Tuesday afternoon.

The war brings more worries to Downton Abbey this week—apparently times of turmoil are full of inappropriate relationships. From Branson and Lady Sybil to servant Ethel and one of the soldiers, everyone is looking for someone to love. And Granny? She’s just concerned that Matthew’s disappearance could result in a chimney sweep becoming the next heir.

Let’s take a look back at last night’s episode with the best and worst moments of the show! »

By Randi Bergman and Paige Dzenis

It’s the second week back to Downton Abbey, and it seems that everyone is back to their old tricks. As the war rages on, Thomas continues to plot, the earl continues to fume (at everything), Matthew and Mary continue to shuffle around like they aren’t flirting, and Granny continues to dole out the one-liners.

Let’s take a look back at last night’s episode with the best and worst moments of the show! »

By Randi Bergman and Paige Dzenis

Welcome to the first of our weekly recaps of Downton Abbey, the British drama/period series chronicling the life and late-Edwardian times of the aristocratic Crawley family and their household staff.

The first season opened in 1912, with the sinking of the Titanic, and continued through to 1914—ending with the outbreak of World War I. Last night, the second season opened in 1916: Britain is in the thick of war but many things are still at stake at Downton. Inheritance! Romance! Scandal! So much drama done up in velvet and lace, and so much brewing under the surface!

We take a look at the best and worst moments from episode one! »