The Downton Abbey service team are as critical a reason to the success of the show as they would be to the running to the actual estate. However, as the world modernises around them and social mobility is a realistic prospect, how will they respond? And what developments might have ensued since we last met them that could be paving the way for a new future? Anita Rani dives deep into the lives of the characters Below Stairs to find out how they take on the upcoming global and personal changes that are soon to befall them. 

Anita is joined by Production Designer Donal Woods, who shares the secrets of creating the Downton world. 

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

·         Alastair Bruce  

·         Kevin Doyle

·         Julian Fellowes

·         Michael Fox        

·         Lesley Nicol

·         Donal Woods 

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