The cast of Downton Abbey have responded to the water bottle picture fiasco with a photo of themselves holding water bottles.

Last week, an unedited promotional image for season 5 featuring Lady Edith and the Earl of Grantham in front of a fireplace caused a stir because it contained an empty water bottle on the mantle.

The cast have turned the mistake into way to help the international charity WaterAid by posing together with empty water bottles in their hands.

They posted this new photo on their Facebook page and urge fans to donate to the organization which gets clean water and safe toilets to the world’s most destitute communities.

A spokesperson for ITV the producer of the series said, "After seeing the reaction the picture caused earlier this week, the cast and crew came up with the idea of turning some of this attention towards an issue around water that really matters. They hope that by posing for this picture they will be able to raise awareness and amplify the work of international charity.”

You can donate by texting WATER to 70007 or you can donate to the site.