Set at the end of the roaring twenties, but with the shadow of political divisions beginning to build in Europe, we’ll explore the historical context that the characters of Downton find themselves in.
We’ll go behind the scenes with some of the most established members of upstairs and downstairs to discover how changes in society and culture have affected their characters in this new installment. We’ll quiz Downton’s historical advisor on the role of women, the writer on the twists and turns of the plot and what underlying historical moments will be responsible for reshaping the future of all.
Music by John Lunn
Don’t miss the new film Downton Abbey: A New Era. The motion picture event returns this Spring.
This episode of Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast is produced by Somethin’ Else in association with Focus Features, Universal Pictures International and Carnival Films.
Episode Contributors
- Hugh Bonneville
- Alastair Bruce
- Laura Carmichael
- Michelle Dockery
- Julian Fellowes
- Allen Leech
- Elizabeth McGovern
- Lesley Nicol
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