About this episode
As The Grand Finale arrives in theaters, the cast and the creative team reveal how the elegant costumes and painstakingly detailed sets help make Downton Abbey’s world feel as rich and lived-in as history itself. This episode pulls back the curtain on the craftsmanship that made Downton Abbey a fully realized universe. Costume designer Anna Robbins discusses the evolution of style from Edwardian formality to 1930s glamour, while Production Designer Donal Woods explains how Highclere Castle and meticulously built sets created both grandeur and intimacy. Cast members reflect on how these details deepened their performances, grounding their characters in a believable world. Together, these creative elements demonstrate why Downton’s immersive atmosphere became as iconic as the Crawleys themselves. — Experience Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale now playing in theaters. Get tickets at DowntonAbbey.com. See Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale + one more film at AMC Theatres to start earning rewards. Watch all 5 for a chance at the Ultimate Cinephile Experience—an invite to 2 Focus Features Film Premieres around the world. https://www.amctheatres.com/giveaway/Ultimate-Focus-Features-Experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .