Phyllis Logan / Mrs. Hughes

Hear the story of Downton Abbey and its creation from the very beginning with the behind-the-scenes creators who have made this show the global phenomenon it is.  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 ContributorsAlastair BruceSimon Curtis Kevin DoyleJulian Fellowes Gareth Neame Liz TrubridgeDonal WoodsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ll speculate, tease and celebrate the new character’s potential as they mix with the regular cast in this latest film. From the incoming actors to Downton to the locals in France, casting director Jill Trevellick will share how she casts a show like Downton and what it was like getting the new cast on board.  Music by John LunnDon’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 Michelle Dockery Julian FellowesJill Trevellick Liz Trubridge Dominic WestSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The events and dramas of the lives led by those above stairs has never been short of anything but eventful. For a family born into such a position, the pressure from society to maintain the correct order of things has always been of the utmost importance. However, those expectations are being questioned by those outside and amongst the inner circle as attitudes slowly start to shift. Will the new era bring the Crawley family an opportunity to adapt-and-thrive, or a battle they need to fight in order to survive? Anita Rani interrogates the cast of upstairs about their character’s journey and explores their wardrobes with Downton Abbey’s Costume Designer, Anna Mary Scott Robbins. 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.  Contributors The events and dramas of the lives led by those above stairs has never been short of anything but eventful. For a family born into such a position, the pressure from society to maintain the correct order of things has always been of the utmost importance. However, those expectations are being questioned by those outside and amongst the inner circle as attitudes slowly start to shift. Will the new era bring the Crawley family an opportunity to adapt-and-thrive, or a battle they need to fight in order to survive? Anita Rani interrogates the cast of upstairs about their character’s journey and explores their wardrobes with Downton Abbey’s Costume Designer, Anna Mary Scott Robbins. Music by John LunnDon’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.  ContributorsHugh Bonneville Laura Carmichael Michelle DockeryJulian FellowesAllen LeechElizabeth McGovern Anna Mary Scott Robbins Penelope WiltonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 LunnDon’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 ContributorsHugh Bonneville Alastair BruceLaura Carmichael Michelle DockeryJulian Fellowes Allen LeechElizabeth McGovern Lesley NicolSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we return to Downton Abbey, we enter a new era where the world of Downton is in flux. We’ll speak to the cast and creators of this new movie to see what the future holds and re-cap on the many cliff-hangers from the last film. We’ll go behind the scenes to hear how they brought the film to life and we’ll also get an inkling of who - or what - may be coming to Downton to disrupt the natural order of things.Music by John LunnDon’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 ContributorsHugh BonnevilleAlastair Bruce Laura Carmichael Simon CurtisMichelle DockeryJulian FellowesAllen LeechElizabeth McGovern Gareth NeameLiz TrubridgePenelope Wilton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jacqueline Coley talks to Phyllis Logan about how her character Mrs. Hughes is the bridge between the upstairs and the downstairs, her real-life inspirations for the beloved housekeeper, and the seemingly innocuous relationship with Mr. Carson. And we talk again with Anita, who hosts upcoming episodes that look behind the scenes at the new film Downton Abbey: A New Era, only in theaters this Spring.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jacqueline Coley talks to Laura Carmichael about the joy of playing nasty scenes with her television sister, her actor’s “thrill when something horrendous happens,” and how her character Lady Edith finds her voice and ultimately outranks everyone in the family.Don’t miss the new film Downton Abbey: A New Era. The motion picture event returns this Spring.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jacqueline Coley talks to Allen Leech about how his character Tom Branson creates his own space as an Irishman in a very British world, and the roots of Tom’s controversial relationship with Lady Sybil. Don’t miss the new film Downton Abbey: A New Era. The motion picture event returns this Spring.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jacqueline Coley talks to Michelle Dockery about the development and trajectory of her character Lady Mary, including the great fun of playing a character with a very sharp tongue and an occasional taste for the jugular, and the most scandalous secret of the entire series. Don’t miss the new film Downton Abbey: A New Era. The motion picture event returns this Spring.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.