While Anna is in London for Mrs. Patmore's eye surgery, she visits Mr. Bates' mother. She learns the truth about his prison sentence - that it was actually his wife Vera who had stolen the items - and thus saves his position by telling Lord Grantham.

Does Anna tell Bates the truth?

Episode Four of Downton Abbey continued the fourth season's trend last night of focusing in on the downstairs staff, with Anna finally telling Bates the truth about her rape, Alfred taking the Ritz exam, Thomas' scheming with Baxter, and the return of dear old Molesley.

Does Bates know what happened to Anna?

Bates Learns Anna's Secret

Anna (Joanne Froggatt) had a rough episode. She's been short with Bates (Brendan Coyle), leaving whatever room he's in with a sorry excuse and barely looking him in the eye. He thinks she doesn't love him anymore, and, after overhearing Mrs.