Highclere: Behind the scenes

The estate gets ready for Easter, as castle manager John organises an egg hunt and head of visitor reception Paul prepares the vintage Rolls-Royce.

The castle marks the release of the second Downton Abbey film with a trip to London's Leicester Square for the premiere

The team prepare for their first charity gala in three years in the castle's iconic library, with some clay pigeon shooting, a three-course lunch and a big-ticket auction

The team mark the centenary of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon's discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb and prepare for the biggest event of the summer - the Battle Proms.

It's Christmas at Highclere and the castle transforms into a magical winter wonderland as the team wrestle their biggest-ever tree and butler Louis gets very merry hosting a cocktail making master class