# The Countess of Carnarvon | MASTERPIECE Studio

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Published: 2026-05-17T23:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/podcasts/masterpiece-studio/the-countess-of-carnarvon-masterpiece-studio/
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## Resource

The 8th Countess of Carnarvon wears many hats including author, chartered accountant, social media influencer, gin magnate, and impeccable hostess. Lady Carnarvon and her husband, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, are the latest stewards of the historic Highclere Castle, which you may recognize as the primary filming location for Downton Abbey . In this episode, Lady Carnarvon discusses her new book, A Year At Highclere: Secrets and Stories from the Real Downton Abbey, and shares what it’s like to call this piece of living history home, as well as all things ghosts, gardens, King Tutankhamun, Downton Abbey , and more.

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