hello i'm clara amfo and welcome to downton abbey behind the lens i went on location with
the downton crew in search of answers to all of my questions and that means our first episode
is all about their stories so far so let's take a look at what's in store in downton abbey a new era
here we go and three two one actors
i'm about to step into a world that has been sorely missed by its fans i'm right here at
downton abbey and i cannot wait to find out about its next chapter downton abbey a new era
we are moving into a new era and things are beginning to change three two one
the first film ends with tom branson dancing with
lucy and obviously that relationship has blossomed because they're getting married
violet has inherited a villa in the south of france so the crowleys just have to go to the
south brits yes off to the french riviera yeah well honeymoon first because one must
we can't expect us to deal with kinema people if you turn the card over you'll see what we'd pay
to raise some much needed funds the movies come to downton abbey
robert can't stand the idea the house gets invaded by people and equipment and glamour it's below
stairs where there's more happening so it was really interesting to have that energy upstairs
the modern world comes to downtown there's a film within the hills it's really confusing you're
like okay you're a real camera you're a fake camera i'm allowed to look at you and not your
wait wait who's he cut cut cut cut big camera
what are you hoping that fans take away from this latest chapter in the dancing story downton will
be a fantastic way to return to movie theaters it's just really enjoyable and i hope that that's
what people get from it everybody now needs a film just to make you laugh make you cry make you feel
good there will be a lot of laughs there is romance tragedy there will be tears shared
and most of all will reconnect with this place and the wonderful characters that inhabit it
we can get through this
it has been truly special hanging out right here at downton abbey i hope you
enjoyed watching it too and do make sure you check out the next episode
hello and welcome back to our exclusive behind-the-scenes series downton abbey
behind the lens i'm clara amfo and i'm celebrating everything about downton abbey a new era are you
ready to find out more great because it's time to visit everyone's favorite magnificent stately home
and beyond with the wonderful cast and crew of downton abbey a new
well hello glorious people and welcome to the glamorous world of downton abbey now i'm here
exploring this incredible location to get a real feel for what makes downton special to audiences
the world over so stick with me and you might even hear about some of the
exciting new locations we can expect to see in downton abbey too mary jane will you take
your father to see the addicts i don't think he's been there for quite a while
it's so weird how such a fancy building feels like it's your house and it's really really
not the house is a character when you turn around on that drive in it's just stunning
i'd still have to kind of go just take this in take this in if you got used to it it'd be really
weird oh yeah there's another day at the office another day the castle yeah here we go again
for the first time we take the crawlies overseas and we go down to the riviera
i've come into possession of a villa what what bit didn't you understand
i've loved seeing footage not all of us got to go to france i hope you'll enjoy your stay
the house it's very much open plan it's colorful it's bright it's breezy
we're looking at completely heightening the palette it's really
sort of refreshing and exciting the scenery is absolutely stunning
it's perfect we've created a style for downton and that reflects the crawlies
and also carson and mrs hughes why not open the place to the public and have them poke and pry
in every corner what's so amazing is you walk on the set and it's exactly the same
cup of tea from estelle gleash i've just made some it's just like you've gone home
there was always quite a theatrical and cinematic quality to downton the architect did this as
a dummy run to do the houses of parliament yeah not bad and it's all paper mache crazy
it's become one of the most famous historic buildings in the world
i think it's ours i think we should live here if that's an invitation i would happily join as well
i have to say i have had a truly incredible time the downton abbey i mean look at the
place it really is extraordinary in fact i think i want to stay here for a little bit longer i mean
surely they've got a spare room and i know the garden's bigger than mine
well thank you for watching and i'll see you next time
welcome back to downton abbey behind the lens i'm clara amfo and i'm here with our exclusive
behind the scenes series celebrating the release of downton abbey a new era now this is our final
episode so we thought we'd finish in style today is all about dressing to impress as we look at the
fashion beauty style and glamour of downton abbey a new era here we go and three two one action
yes you did just catch me looking at myself that's because i'm trying to look my best
we're at downton abbey and today we are all about fashion and beauty so come with me as we find out
some more i found it mirna dal gliesh i knew i had a good one of her her beauty is so classic
if you taught up the number of costumes that i've designed it's definitely into the hundreds
the last film there was a lot of tiaras and sparkles and diamonds
whereas this film was much more day wear which i personally
love we've really seen a history of fashion over the films and the tv series
i thought maybe this one makes you look like king zog of albania
the characters are off to the sunny south of france how fun has it been to design the
questions for that it's allowed us to explore this new world that's emerging at the end of the 20s
people started going on holiday to hot places the fashion reflects that and so we've got
lady edith and some trousers
i persuaded anna robbins to dress lord grantham as a member of the royal yacht squadron which
almost looks like a naval uniform and i think that's going to conflict with the much more
relaxed and debonair look of the frenchman the tennis outfits i mean they just look amazing
it's just magic you've got the beauty of mary and then you've got mirna who's a film star
this outrageous glamorous almost like the artificial look of her
daisy's completely over the moon smitten by the whole thing they can't help but go and sneak
around and look at all these glamorous people because they're like from a different planet
i can't believe it to make a film here can they do that would there be
some sass famous ones oh give her some water before she passes out and action
there is some serious style going on at downton abbey and i cannot wait to see
all those looks and all that luxury on the big screen coming soon thanks for watching
so i hope you enjoyed this behind the scenes look at downton abbey and
learned some really cool stuff about uh costume design and storytelling as well
this being the second film in the series is a phenomenal feat on its own because the show
is phenomenal with all its production design and period look
so go ahead and like this video like and subscribe and i'll see you here next time later