Lord Julian Fellowes

Lord Julian Fellowes and Christine Baranski join the podcast to discuss creating the vision for the show and bringing Aunt Agnes to life. They explore the wealth disparities and social hierarchy of Gilded Age New York, the challenges of filming a period drama, and the significant role of women in shaping society during that time.

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.

Lord Julian Fellowes, an extraordinary guest, joins the hosts to dissect the Gilded Age society and the opera war. They discuss the hierarchy of churches, New York City and Philadelphia, and the social significance of attending these churches. The hosts also explore the locations used in the show and discuss a popular novel and an opera performance. They highlight the Europeans' constant reference to history and Americans' forward-looking attitude. The hosts express their anticipation for interviewing the series creator and promise more interviews with the crew in upcoming episodes.