The Primetime Emmy award-winning masterpiece "Downton Abbey" has garnered the attention of millions of viewers across the world. Currently in its third season, the program's U.K. network has released details on episodes four and five of the British/American period drama.

ITV posted the following information on its upcoming episodes:

EPISODE 4

"Branson's political views land him in hot water, and Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit. Ethel is torn between head and heart as she makes a difficult decision about her son's future.

"Anna is dispirited at Bates's silence, what could be the cause? Carson begins recruiting a footman, and good-looking candidate Jimmy sparks immediate interest below stairs."

EPISODE 5

"An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion ... Isobel throws Ethel a lifeline ... New maid Ivy is attracting attention below stairs, and Alfred's interest in particular is resented by Daisy ...

"Anna's perseverance finally pays off. Matthew's concerns about the estate grow but are his protests falling on deaf ears?"

In other "Downton Abbey" news, creator Julian Fellowes announced on Sept. 27 that there is a prequel in the works that will reportedly document the Robert and Cora love story.

Fellowes spoke to Daily Mail about his latest "Downton" concept, saying, "I do have an idea of doing a prequel of the courtship between Robert and Cora.  It is a fascinating time when the Buccaneers were coming to England and marrying [aristocrats]."

Fellowes also stated that he has characters in mind for both stage and film adaptations. However, he said he'd be waiting until the television show was completely finished.

Taking place in the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey, the show chronicles the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family after the Edwardian era and centers around historic events during that respective time period.

"Downton Abbey" is slated to premiere its new season in the U.S. in January 2013.

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