Behind-the-Scenes of Dining at Downton

Season 3

About the Episode

Who could imagine how grueling it is to film the dining scenes from Downton Abbey! The cast and producer talk about the no shortcuts and sometimes smelly approach to getting the dinner scenes just right.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 1m 29s

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Extras

Scene

Downton Abbey re-airs beginning Sunday, Dec.18, 2011 at 9:00p.m. ET/PT.

1:31
Recap

See a recap of the plot and characters of season 1. CONTAINS SIGNIFICANT PLOT SPOILERS.

2:53
Life Downstairs

Downton Abbey star Siobhan Finneran (O'Brien) on life downstairs.

0:45
Cast Interview

The cast and producers talk about the first season's success, and look ahead to season 2.

1:31
Surviving the Wait for Season Two

Masterpiece's Rebecca Eaton on how to survive until Downton Abbey season two premieres.

1:29
Preview

Downton Abbey re-airs beginning December 12, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT.

0:31
The Critics Can't Stop Talking

See why the critics -- and everyone else -- are talking about Downton Abbey season 2.

1:00
Irresistible Preview

Downton Abbey season 2 re-airs starting Dec. 2, 2012. (Preview music by Temposhark.)

0:30
Ultimate BFF Moments

See some of Downton Abbey's most heartwarming moments of friendship.

1:30
The Mysterious Downton Abbey

See the spookiest moments from Downton Abbey.

1:00