Downton Abbey

Why "Downton Abbey's" most charming scenes never happened in real aristocratic homes

The beloved drama captivates millions with its portrayal of close relationships between servants and their employers, but historians say this is its greatest departure from historical truth

The real "Downton Abbey", what life was actually like for servants below stairs

Behind the grandeur of Britain's stately homes, an army of servants worked from dawn to midnight under a strict hierarchy of their own.

The real Downton Abbey: we chat to Lady Carnarvon of Highclere Castle

She calls Downton Abbey home and lives the real lady of the manor life, so what is it like to be Lady Carnarvon of Highclere Castle?

Downton Abbey returns for a sequel

Downton Abbey will be hitting the big screens this year.

Will there be another Downton Abbey movie?

There will be if Hugh Bonneville has anything to do with it

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BH Podcast: Farewell to Downton Abbey, Part 1

In this, the first British Heritage podcast, Editor Dana Huntley talks about one of his favorite subjects--Julian Fellowes' Downton Abbey. One of this decade's most popular television series, Downton's final season premieres on Sunday, January 3, 2016 on PBS.

BH Podcast: Farewell to Downton Abbey, Part 2

To celebrate the final season of Julian Fellowes' acclaimed Downton Abbey, British Heritage's Amy Griggs and Dr. Dana Huntley continue their conversation about Downton Abbey by exploring life downstairs, past and present.

Downton Abbey: The Cast & Executive Producer on the Final Season

When Downton Abbey returns to Masterpiece on PBS on January 3, the show's faithful fans will no doubt savor every episode of the sixth and final season. On a recent trip to New York City, Executive Producer Gareth Neame and several members of the beloved cast–Hugh Bonneville (Robert, Earl of Grantham), Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Allen Leech (Tom Branson), Jim Carter (Mr. Carson) and Kevin Doyle (Joseph Molesley)–shared their thoughts and feelings about the landmark series and their last days at Downton.