Highclere: Behind the Scenes

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Exclusive access to the real Downton Abbey - Highclere Castle - following the highs and lows of the colourful modern-day Lord and Lady Carnarvon and their staff, as they strive to make up for lost time with a busy calendar of events.

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Episode 1Highclere: Behind the Scenes

1/5, The estate gets ready for Easter, as castle manager John organises an egg hunt and head of visitor reception Paul prepares the vintage Rolls-Royce. Will the first event of the season go to plan?

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Episode 2Highclere: Behind the Scenes

2/5. The castle marks the release of the second Downton Abbey film with an interview on the Lorraine breakfast show and a trip to London's Leicester Square for the premiere

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Episode 3Highclere: Behind the Scenes

3/5. The team prepare for their first charity gala in three years in the castle's iconic library, with some clay pigeon shooting, a three-course lunch and a big-ticket auction

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Episode 4Highclere: Behind the Scenes

4/5. The team mark 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

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