ITV has released a few new photos from Downton Abbey Season 4.

They feature Allen Leech as Branson (along with his character's daughter, Sybil); Lily James as Lady Rose; and the erstwhile Jim Carter as Mr. Carson.

With Downton Abbey premiering this September in Great Britain and January 5, 2014 in the United States, click on each photo now for a larger view and start to get excited for a return to the mansion:

Here is what we know about Downton Abbey Season 4 so far:

• Daisy Lewis will recur as a "prominent" character.
• Paul Giamatti will stop by the season finale as Cora's brother.
• Gary Carr will play as a jazz singer and become the first African-American actor to recur on the series.

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