When the cast or crew has a question on how to act, look or decorate the set, all they have to do is ask Alastair Bruce, Downton Abbey’s historical adviser.
Much has been written about the exquisite food and props that add to the historical accuracy of Downton Abbey. (And we mean “MUCH” …did you know there’s a blog dedicated to the lamps of Downton Abbey?)
But making Downton historically accurate requires more than just window dressing. Every detail, even the way the footmen walk and stand reflects early 20th Century noble life. And it’s up to Alastair Bruce, who also worked on the film The King’s Speech, to make sure everything is in place. Learn more now from Downton Abbey’s oracle, Alastair Bruce.
