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Enter the world of Edwardian manners with Alastair Bruce, historical advisor to DOWNTON ABBEY. What goes on behind-the-scenes to get the manners of 1900s Britain exactly right? Cast members join Alastair to explain how they re-created the authentic etiquette and social protocol of aristocrats and servants in this beloved Masterpiece series.
Full of passion, intrigue, sorrow and joy, DOWNTON ABBEY was a runaway hit when it debuted on PBS in 2011 and is credited with reigniting America’s love for British drama. The series will return this spring!
Enter the world of Edwardian manners with Alastair Bruce, historical advisor to DOWNTON ABBEY. Bruce and the series’ leading cast members explain how they re-create the authentic etiquette of aristocrats and servants.
