hugh alexander is now exhausted, trying to stay afloat and alive. and then -- >> hey, come on out. conditions seem right for another rescue attempt, and alexander appears for the second time. as the lifeguards swoop in, you can hear the cheers from the relieved crowd up above. but it's not over yet. but it's not over yet. >> all of a sudden we saw the victim come out of the cave, the lifeguard grabbed him and got on to the jet ski and they took off only to fall off the back end because of another swell that washed him off. >> it's a nightmare that just won't end. luckily, this time there's a lifeguard tethered to a life ring, and alexander has the help he needs to survive. >> fortunately they held on this time and they managed to get out before the next big set came in. >> cut, cold, exhausted but alive, alexander is taken to the beach for medical attention and later recounts his ordeal. >> i had cuts above and below my eyes and under my chin. for 2 1/2 hours i was sure i was going to die. it was just like being tossed around in a washing machine. >> miraculously, he suffers only mi

and your character, hugh alexander is a member of a team of code breakers in world war ii. and went to the gym. it was a good part. and benedict and morton came up with the idea. i happened to be free. and on a serious note, it was just, you know, i think morton said he got the cast he wanted to get. as you said, we have charles, mark strong, benedict. so a lot of great actors. because it was the allen cheering story, it's incredible important to the world. >> an important one for everyone to learn about when you watch this movie. you have been free, but you have been busy, downton abbey, you're in the next season. what can we expect from you? >> well, why does everyone always want a spoiler? yeah, doing downton. i have known michelle for a long time. we meet in a pub. >> you do. >> it's a very small industry. they have been talking with them about getting me on in an earlier series. and then it's finally come to fruiti fruition. i didn't want to give it away. i was trying to keep it a secret. >> oh, no -- did i -- >> no, it was blown out of the water in england. >> it's an