After almost three years of closures due to the pandemic, the renowned house and gardens are opening their doors for Easter. With running costs of £10,000 a day, this family-owned estate needs a good start to their busy season to recoup losses.

It's the week of the second `Downton Abbey' film's release and there is great excitement at Highclere Castle. Lord and Lady Carnarvon and many of their staff have been invited to the film premiere, but first there's work to do.

The team prepare for their first charity gala in three years in the iconic library, with some clay pigeon shooting, a three-course lunch and a big-ticket auction. And the Carnarvons launch their own branded roses at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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. With fireworks, music and an aeronautical display team, it's an evening of British revelry.

It's Christmas, and we go behind the scenes as the castle and grounds are transformed into a winter wonderland. The team wrestle their biggest-ever tree, and butler Louis gets merry hosting a festive cocktail master class.