Characters such as Anna Bates in "Downton Abbey" and Minny Jackson in "The Help" have brought the lives and responsibilities of maids closer to the forefront. But it's not just the upper class ...

Downton Abbey star Michael Fox has recalled a set accident that took place while filming scenes with the late Dame Maggie Smith.

“Downton Abbey was an incredible journey for six years ... (to Daisy, the kichen maid) "Daisy, what’s happened to you? I said you could go for a drink of water, not a trip up the Nile." ...

but this being "Downton Abbey" you can expect silverware to be polished to a high gloss, tables set with military precision ...

Focus Features has slated "Downton Abbey 3" for global release on Sept ... More from Variety The Crawley family - and their assortment of maids, butlers, cooks, drivers, well-heeled relatives ...