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Highclere: Behind the Scenes

Follow the highs and lows of the current Lord and Lady Carnarvon and their loyal staff, offering exclusive access to Highclere Castle as they strive to make this year the estate’s most profitable to date, with a busy calendar of events both home and away. Narrated by Lesley Nicol (Mrs. Patmore on Downton Abbey).
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Schedule

  • Highclere: Behind the Scenes: Easter: TVSS: Iconic

    Highclere: Behind the Scenes

    Easter

    Sunday
    Oct 25

    1 Hour

    After almost three years of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the renowned house and gardens are opening for Easter.
  • Highclere: Behind the Scenes: Making Movies: TVSS: Iconic

    Highclere: Behind the Scenes

    Making Movies

    Sunday
    Oct 25

    1 Hour

    It's the week of the second "Downton Abbey" film release and there is great excitement at Highclere Castle; Lord and Lady Carnarvon and many of their staff have been invited to the film premiere, but first there's work to do.
  • Highclere: Behind the Scenes: The Gala: TVSS: Iconic

    Highclere: Behind the Scenes

    The Gala

    Sunday
    Oct 25

    1 Hour

    The team prepares for their first charity gala in three years in the castle's library, with some clay pigeon shooting, a three-course lunch and a big-ticket auction; the Carnarvons launch their own branded roses at the Chelsea Flower Show.
  • Highclere: Behind the Scenes: The Centenary: TVSS: Iconic

    Highclere: Behind the Scenes

    The Centenary

    Sunday
    Oct 25

    1 Hour

    The team marks 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, which includes fireworks, music and an aeronautical display team.
  • Highclere: Behind the Scenes: At Christmas: TVSS: Iconic

    Highclere: Behind the Scenes

    At Christmas

    Sunday
    Oct 25

    1 Hour

    The castle transforms into a magical winter wonderland as the team wrestles their biggest-ever tree; butler Luis has a merry time hosting a festive cocktail master class.

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