Highclere: Behind the Scenes

Season 1

In this series, we lift the veil on life at the real Downton Abbey. With exclusive and privileged access to the Carnarvon's and their staff, we follow the highs and lows of running an estate that costs £10,000 a day to keep afloat.

Where to Watch Season 1

5 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1The estate gets ready for Easter, as castle manager John organises an egg hunt and head of visitor reception Paul prepares the vintage Rolls-Royce. Will the first event of the season go to plan?
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2The castle marks the release of the second Downton Abbey film with an interview on the Lorraine breakfast show and a trip to London's Leicester Square for the premiere.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3The team prepare for their first charity gala in three years in the castle's iconic library, with some clay pigeon shooting, a three-course lunch and a big-ticket auction.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4The team mark the centenary of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon's discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb, and prepare for the biggest event of the summer - the Battle Proms
  • At Christmas
    E5
    At ChristmasThe castle transforms into a magical winter wonderland, as the team wrestle their biggest-ever tree and butler Louis gets very merry hosting a cocktail making master class

 

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