The Best Episodes Directed By Ben Bolt

Animal rights activists have threatened a series of attacks in London and the first victim, the daughter of a commercial laboratory owner, is in hospital. Gene orders his team not to sleep until those responsible are behind bars. Their first stop is a prison where Robin Elliot, a known animal rights campaigner, is serving time for killing a scientist in the 1970s. Alex is convinced that Robin knows about the planned attacks, but with no contact with the outside world, there doesn't appear to be any way for him to be involved. Robin's eerily prescient knowledge of the future makes Alex think that he could be involved not only with the case, but with her own fate; having heard the voices of ambulancemen, Alex worries that hope is fading for her survival in the present day.

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Nicole Taylor

The Viking army causes panic in the English countryside as King Ecbert and Aethelwulf plan the defense of the realm.

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Michael Hirst

Prince Aethelwulf finds himself subject to the Vikings' battle master plan. Ecbert remains behind with a plan of his own.

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Michael Hirst

A face from Gene's old stomping ground of Manchester shows up called Jackie Queen. Jackie is a reporter who is investigating teenagers who traveled to London from the north and have disappeared.

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Ashley Pharoah

Matthew Crawley and his mother Isobel arrive at Downton, and have difficulty settling in. Carson is mortified when confronted by his past. Violet attempts to promote a match between Matthew and Mary. Isobel is elected to serve on the hospital board.

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Julian Fellowes

A German biker gang embarks on a home-invasion spree. Meanwhile, Sebastian goes undercover for the first time.

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Corinne Marrinan

Cora's tries to set up Mary with Evelyn Napier, who falls for his friend instead, with significant consequences for the household. Bates takes action to help cure his limp.

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Julian Fellowes

Having been led by providence to Fraser's Ridge, Jamie, Claire and Young Ian begin to build a home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the 20th Century, Roger tries to reconnect with Brianna.

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Joy Blake

An old man and his beautiful daughter live alone in the ancient castle of Caerleon. They are about to be attacked by a horde of brigands led to the castle by a former employee of the old man's. This traitor knows there is a priceless treasure in the castle, but never found out exactly what it was. The daughter seeks out Robin Hood to defend her, her father and the treasure that is beyond price. Robin must ultimately make a staggering choice of loyalty.

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Anthony Horowitz

Jamie and Claire search for a place to call home. Meanwhile, in the 20th century, Brianna and Roger's romance heats up and then fizzles during a road trip that winds up highlighting their differences.

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Jennifer Yale