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Downton Abbey Extras

Season 1
Get your embroidered hankies ready as we go behind the scenes with the cast and crew detail their days on Downton Abbey and examine the making of the cultural phenomenon.
202013 episodes
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Writing Downton Abbey
    January 8, 2011
    9min
    TV-G
    A close look at Julian Fellowes's genuinity in creating the script for Donwton Abbey, his ability to create 3-dimenstional relatable characters, and the dynamic staging of every remarkable moments.
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  2. S1 E2 - Making of a Cult Series
    December 25, 2020
    9min
    TV-G
    The creators of Downton Abbey talk about what it takes to create a series of scu lasting power and cult status as it developed through the series.
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  3. S1 E3 - Behind the Scenes of Downton Abbey
    December 25, 2020
    8min
    TV-G
    The cast and crew talk about filming across two locations, the immersive set builds, the imposing house location, convincing make-up and all the anecdotes that come with set life.
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  4. S1 E4 - Historic Authenticity
    December 25, 2020
    9min
    TV-G
    The cast and Historical Advisor Alastair Bruce talk about their method in understanding the historical context and create an authentic mindset and actions for the characters.
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  5. S1 E5 - The Role of Costume
    December 25, 2020
    9min
    TV-G
    From corsets to the process of getting dressed, Costume Designer Susannah Buxton and the cast discuss the role and practicalities of the costumes, and how the changes throughout the series reflect shifts in social standing and mindsets.
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  6. S1 E6 - The House as Character
    December 25, 2020
    10min
    TV-G
    Downton Abbey is a character in itself, not only as a symbol of maintaining the heritage for the Crawley family, but also as a home and space to move around.
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  7. S1 E7 - Historic Shifts during Downton Abbey
    December 25, 2020
    10min
    TV-G
    We look at the historic shifts that Downton Abbey traces, from Aristocratic highlife of the Edwardian Period through WWI and beyond.
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  8. S1 E8 - Acting in Downton Abbey
    December 25, 2020
    9min
    TV-G
    We find out what it means to act in a series of such high-level cast, the learning opportunities for the younger cast and how everyone grows to become family over the run of the series.
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  9. S1 E9 - Women of Downton Abbey
    December 25, 2020
    9min
    TV-G
    We delve into the shifts of the female characters, from Cora's disenfranchised position in regards to her inheritance to the rising awareness of women's' rights specifically in that period.
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  10. S1 E10 - Marriage & Romance
    December 25, 2020
    10min
    TV-G
    Marriage may be practical alliances but it is also the interplay with romance and choice. We trace the meaning and importance of marriage throughout Downton Abbey and the characters' thought on it.
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  11. S1 E11 - Upstairs: Keeping Up Appearances
    December 25, 2020
    9min
    TV-G
    Downstairs emotions are running high, especially amongst the younger staff, a lot of drama plays out as rivalry and war are added to the mix.
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  12. S1 E12 - Downstairs: Running the House
    December 25, 2020
    10min
    TV-G
    The ultimate playbook of the British Aristocracy and its drastic change through time. And how Matthew Crawley's role becomes a key narrative as he is trying to establish himself in a new environment.
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  13. S1 E13 - Upstairs & Downstairs Dynamics
    December 25, 2020
    10min
    TV-G
    The Downstairs staff recount how each detail becomes part of a seamless staging and performance, a matter of great pride, and how power plays can interfere.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Starring
Julian FellowesHugh BonnevilleMaggie Smith
Studio
BritBox
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