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Jim Carter (Carson) based his butler’s walk on a retired royal footman he shadowed for two weeks. The footman revealed that real servants never turned their backs on guests — hence Carson’s constant sideways shuffle.

Through the character of Matthew Crawley, a self-made man who rises from humble beginnings to become a member of the aristocracy, the show explored the tensions between old money and new. The Crawleys' struggles to adapt to a changing world, including the rise of the middle class and the decline of the British Empire, served as a microcosm for the shifting social landscape of the time. downton abbey series exclusive

As Downton Abbey came to a close in 2015, fans around the world mourned the end of an era. However, the show's legacy continues to endure. Its influence can be seen in everything from The Crown to The Great , and its impact on popular culture is still being felt. Jim Carter (Carson) based his butler’s walk on

Highclere Castle is the real-life home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. Production had to work around their actual living schedule. The Crawleys' struggles to adapt to a changing