

The Past is Prologue for Lord Julian Fellowes | Secrets Of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution
4 snips Apr 26, 2023
Lord Julian Fellowes, Oscar-winning creator of Gosford Park and Downton Abbey, discusses his personal connections and family history that influenced his writing. They also talk about the complexity of religion in the 17th century, controversy over censorship in Roald Dahl's children's books, breaking typecasting for actors, captivating books and counterfactual scenarios, and reflections on the Habsburg family.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Family History and the Inspiration for 'Downton Abbey'
01:38 • 10min
Religion, Beliefs, and Differing Viewpoints in the 17th Century
11:49 • 2min
Controversy over Censorship in Roald Dahl's Children's Books
13:32 • 2min
Challenges of Breaking Typecasting
15:30 • 23min
Books, Heroism, and Counterfactual Scenarios
38:18 • 3min
Reflections on the Habsburg Family and Political Figures
41:21 • 2min