"The sets and costumes are ravishing, the attention to detail painstaking and the performances are brilliant. But above all, it's a cracking story." Alex O'Connell, The Times "Downton Abbey is what television should be." Simon Heffer, The Telegraph "Downton Abbey's final episode brought the biggest audience for an episode of a new drama on any channel since 2003," Patrick Foster, The Times "Sundays won't be the same without Downton: In an age of patronising, tacky television, Downton Abbey was a true British gem. For seven weeks, Julian Fellowes's terrific series has achieved a grip on many imaginations stronger than any social drama since Upstairs, Downstairs almost 40 years ago." Max Hastings, Daily Mail 'This is a well researched, entertaining and handsomely illustrated book.' Sunday Express 'Fans of the brilliant period drama will love the exclusive photographs, and interviews with cast members in this appropriately lavish official 'making of' book.' Woman's Own

Jessica Fellowes is an established writer and editor. She has worked as a gossip columnist, celebrity interviewer and lifestyle features editor for the Mail on Sunday. For four years she was Deputy Editor of Country Life. Her previous books are 'Mud & the City: dos and don'ts for townies in the country' and 'The Devil You Know: looking out for the psycho in your life.' She lives in London with her family. www.jessicafellowes.com