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Beyond the Fiction

Season 1 Episode 1 | 55m 11s

A hundred years ago, the world of the British manor house was at its height. It was a world of luxury and privilege that has provided a majestic backdrop to a range of movies and costume dramas to this day, most recently in the popular MASTERPIECE “Downton Abbey.” But what was really going on behind those stately walls? Find out when this program looks beyond fiction.

Aired: 01/20/12 | Expires: 12/31/69
Extras
Survey the 500-year history of Chatsworth and learn about its American connections.
Enter the ultimate pleasure palace, Hampton Court, for a wealth of art and stories.
The tale of the famous castle featured in 'Downton Abbey.'
Exactly 100 years ago, the world of the British manor house was at its height.
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Survey the 500-year history of Chatsworth and learn about its American connections.
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Enter the ultimate pleasure palace, Hampton Court, for a wealth of art and stories.
Find out what went on behind the stately walls of the British manor house a century ago.
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