Great Houses with Julian Fellowes

Great Houses with Julian Fellowes (2013)

EndedDocumentary show

Julian Fellowes takes us on a journey to discover the real people behind two of Britain's most incredible houses, Burghley House and Goodwood House. In this compelling two-part factual series Julian plays detective and unearths the houses' amazing history, both through the lives of those that owned them and those that served in them. They are the stories of the real Lady Marys and Lord Granthams, the real Bates and Anna. Julian says: "The families who built and lived in these houses were governing the country. Their servants were making the whole thing work. Pretty well all of us have got ancestors who were either giving orders, or taking them, or probably both".

From the most significant moments in our history, the execution of Mary Queen of Scots and the Battle of Waterloo, to the uncovering of untold stories of scandalous marriage, a lusty painter, a cruelly slain cook, a groom murdered and a tragic story of a disgraced dairy maid. Julian's discoveries and powerful storytelling bring history to a human level. He shows us that these houses are part of all our history: "These are not just houses for posh people to live in, their history belongs to all of us".

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Goodwood HouseJan 29, 2013
S01E01Burghley HouseJan 22, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' premiere?

'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' premiered on November 24, 2013.

Who is the host of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes'?

The host of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' is Julian Fellowes.

What is the genre of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes'?

The genre of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' is documentary.

In which country was 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' primarily filmed?

'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' was primarily filmed in the United Kingdom.

Who were the executive producers of the show 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes'?

The executive producers of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' were Nicky Huggett and Lisa Marie Russo.

How many episodes of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' were produced?

There were four episodes of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' produced.

What was the premise of each episode of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes'?

Each episode of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' explored the history and architecture of a different stately home in the United Kingdom.

Who were some of the famous people associated with the stately homes featured in 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes'?

Some of the famous people associated with the stately homes featured in 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' include Queen Victoria, Winston Churchill, and William Shakespeare.

What was the target audience of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes'?

The target audience of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' was fans of history and architecture.

What is the running time of each episode of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes'?

Each episode of 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes' has a running time of 60 minutes.

What is the production company behind 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes'?

Carnival Films is the production company behind 'Great Houses with Julian Fellowes'.

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