{"product_id":"downton-abbey-the-official-film-companion","title":"Downton Abbey: The Official Film Companion","description":"Product Description\n\n\nDownton Abbey: The Official Film Companion is a stunning memento, bringing the world and the characters of our favourite fictional country house to life. Featuring a foreword by creator Julian Fellowes, spectacular photographs from the production, interviews with the cast and crew, and a look into the historical and geographical backdrop of the film, this official guide to the Downton Abbey film is made to be treasured and loved by fans across the globe.With the film revolving around the visit of the King and Queen in 1927, it not only sees the return of all the main cast from the final television series, but also introduces some great British actors to the world of Downton, as we meet the royal family and their retinue. Join Emma Marriott as she returns to Highclere, discovers the new sets at Shepperton and introduces other locations the length and breadth of England that are now part of the Downton story. Hers is a unique behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, including detailed descriptions of how some of the most dramatic scenes came to life, and the talented team who made it all possible.The book is lavishly illustrated with stunning shots from both behind and in front of the camera, original costume illustrations and historical photographs, as well as capturing some wonderful off-guard moments during filming.A perfect companion to the cinema experience, Downton Abbey: The Official Film Companion continues the story of Downton, and will be treasured by Downton fans everywhere.\n\n\nReview\n\n\nhilarious behind-the-scenes revelations ―\nDaily Express\n\n\nBook Description\n\n\nDownton Abbey is the world's only official companion to the film event of the year.\n\n\nFrom the Inside Flap\n\n\nDownton Abbey: The Official Film Companion brings the world and the characters of our favourite fictional country house to life. Featuring spectacular photographs from the production, interviews with the cast and crew, and a look into the historical and geographical backdrop of the film, this official guide to the Downton Abbey film is made to be treasured and loved by fans across the globe.The film revolves around the King and Queen making an official visit to Downton in 1927, and not only sees the return of all the main cast from the final television series, but also introduces some great British actors to the world of Downton, as we meet the royal family and their retinue. The accompanying book is lavishly illustrated with stunning shots from both behind and in front of the camera, which capture some wonderful off-guard moments during filming, as well as the original costume illustrations.\n\n\nFrom the Back Cover\n\n\nMy Dear GranthamAs you will know, The King and Queen will be touring your Bailiwick next month and will present a new Guidon to the Yorkshire Hussars on the 21st, in token of the extraordinary service the regiment gave in the Great War.I have it in command of His Majesty to request that Their Majesties will need to stay over at Downton Abbey, in order to meet this duty, and, as Lord Lieutenant, I trust this will not be a problem. I think it is the first sojourn of this kind at Downton for The King and queen and I hope it doesn't incovenience Lady Grantham too terribly.Our intent is that the party would arrive in the forenoon, have luncheon, attend a parade, return to Downton Abbey for tea and Dine, leaving after breakfast the next day.In atendance will be His Majesty's Equerry, Major Victor Bruce, and Her Majesty's Lady-in-Waiting, Lady Bagshaw.Yours very sincerely,Stamfordham\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\n\nEmma Marriott is the author of a number of high-profile non-fiction and popular history titles, including\nThe World of Vanity Fair,\nThe World of Poldark,\nThe History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks and\nBad History. She has also ghost-written books for some major names and is a former in-house senior editor. Emma lives in Bedfordshire with her husband and three children.","brand":"Headline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39660553044053,"sku":"9781472267320N","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/d294c475-2be3-4765-8cc3-2f7186700b42.jpg?v=1644287964","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/products\/downton-abbey-the-official-film-companion","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}