None providedSecrets of Highclere Castle

Receive product on time. I was worried since DVD was moving in its case and it had small scratches but it played beautifully. This is a great DVD for lovers of Downtown Abbey to get the history of Highclere Castle.

It is a very well put together overview of another Historical British Property in a small series of such manors. It covers rather alot for an hour when you consider the family and it's holdings have been around for a mere 4 centuries. I liked the series (with all the houses) as a whole very well, but I think there is some disappointment because parts of this particular house was used in the filming of Downton Abby and they wanted to see more.In reality, if you do the tiniest bit of research, you will find there there are many parts of the castle that are simply uninhabitable and possibly unsafe for them to film in. They did show a bit of this with a few frames from an unused portion of the house. It wasn't until the filming of Downton that they were able to make some repairs on the place, which is why as the seasons go on you see more and more of the castles. What I like about this series is that they connect the past of the founding of these houses with the care and upkeep of the manors and families today.If you are interested in brief overviews but are looking for something more juicy concerning aristocratic houses and their families, look for documentaries on the Cavendish family with their "Secrets of Chatsworth"

It was nice to see that the castle is being cared for today so that future generations can see it as well. Like many of the reviewers here, I, too, was hoping to see more of the lesser seen rooms and what the actual downstairs looked like. But I enjoyed seeing what they did show in spite of that.Probably my only disappointment is the state of the tower, if what was seen there was from today. I'm really hoping that the current Earl will see to the repairs of the tower. I think it's the one place I would be most eager to explore. Well, I'd like to explore the whole place but the tower would be my first expedition. For some reason, it fascinates me.I also found it interesting that much of the history of the place has been included in episodes of Downton Abbey. The fact that during the war, the castle did, indeed, become a makeshift hospital - operating theater and all.If you enjoy Downton Abbey, I do recommend watching this as well. While the documentary is light in touring the entire castle, it does show how the estate works today and some of those who make it work. Highly recommended.

This is a beautiful film, but none-the-less it left me somewhat disappointed. I had ordered it hoping to see the 95 percent or so of the castle and estate that you never see on Downton Abbey. After watching the DVD, that unseen portion has dropped to maybe 90 percent. I'm still wondering what nearly all of the rooms in that massive building look like - you only get to see a few that aren't used in the show. I wonder what relics might lie hidden in the huge, rambling attics and cavernous cellars. I speculate about the massive brick structure attached to the rear of the castle. Never saw THAT in the TV series! What the heck's in there?I wonder if there are any hidden pasageways or secret rooms in the castle? How on earth do they heat the place and where did the power and water come from before modern utilities? What are some of today's maintenance challenges? Are there still farms on the estate? What do they grow?Perhaps the current owners didn't want to have camera crews traipsing over every square inch of their house and property, which I respect. Still, I had hoped to see more. I will say that the content, in particular the sweeping aeriel views, still makes the DVD worth owning for fans of the show.

I remember watching this on my local PBS station years ago, I wanted a copy but never got around to buying one. I don't remember it quite clearly but remember enough to know that this disc (and the house itself) would be worth a look even if you hate "Downton Abbey", a "Downton " fan should have it or about this time of year it would make a great gift for a fan if you aren't one yourself.It's worth getting.

I enjoyed learning about the past and present of Highclere Castle. I was very interested to learn of its connection to Ancient Egypt, wartime Europe and the Rockefeller Family. I enjoyed the overview of what the castle is doing now and how they are maintaining it. I loved hearing of the overall plan for the future. It is a place I would like to visit someday. Right now its becoming famous again for its role in Downton Abby but really its whole history is quite fascinating and worth digging into. I love the stories behind each room and look forward to learning more in the future but for now I will just enjoy the details of the rooms architecture from the Downton Series.

This is a history of the Castle going back to the first Earl who built the castle. It gives the history of the different Earls and the current Earl and Duchess who live there. Because of the age of the castle, repairs were numerous, the series Downton Abbey has been a way to restore the 300 year old castle to its grand appearance when it was first build. It is a working farm and the Earl and Duchess are restoring it to its former beauty for future generations. I showed this video to a very good friend of mine who is originally from England and she loved the history of it. She is an avid viewer of Downton Abbey so I knew she would enjoy it. Thank you Amazon for giving us the insight of this beautiful historic castle.

The history of the building was interesting. It was nice to 'meet' the real earl and his wife (don't know her correct title). Best of all was the butler and what he does now.I would have liked to have seen more of the rooms that were shown in Downton Abbey such as the bedrooms. I know the kitchen at Highclere has been updated. I would have liked to have seen that. And most of all, more about the grounds and the industries there. Since this program was made, one of the gate houses have been renovated into guest rooms for a bed and breakfast.

Liked the historical content of this much researched country house. Can sometimes be bit likeHollywood glam instead of concentrating on the historical detail,Good to see a dvd on this stately home, though sometimes a bit intrusive with Hollywood glitz.

I own a multi region blu ray DVD player which has no problems playing any of the Region A DVDs. But this DVD cannot be played at all on my multi region player. Please therefore exercise caution. I have requested for refund.

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As a fan of Downton Abbey, it was amazing to get a personal tour of this wonderful castle and to learn some of its secrets. I thought it was well filmed and the interviews with the current stewards, the Earl and Countess was wonderful and insightful. Highly recommend purchasing this insider look into this magnificent castle, you won't be disappointed!

I love the history behind one of England’s most famous castles, and I’m a big Downton Abbey fan!