Historical fiction isn’t my favorite genre, but I love Downton Abbey, which was created by Julian Fellowes, who also wrote the screenplay for the 2001 Robert Altman film Gosford Park. Both films explore class and changing social mores in early twentieth century England. The show originally aired as a 10-part series in England (it has been renewed for a second season), and its now airing in the United States on PBS as a four-part Masterpiece Classic. Filmed partially on location at Highclere Castle, the interiors and set design are worth checking out even if history, romance and intrigue aren’t your cup-of-tea. Curiously enough, I think the sparse, monochromatic servant’s quarters (above) might be more of-the-moment style-wise than the sumptuous rooms inhabited by the Earl of Grantham and his family. If that’s not enough of a carrot, how about the cast, which includes Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith and Dan Stevens.* Are you watching? What do you think?
This room is VERY upstairs.
* Uh oh, I just realized I only named actors who happen to portray upstairs-folk.
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