From leaking ceilings and freezing rooms at Highclere Castle to Maggie Smith refusing to watch a single episode she starred in, the true story behind Downton Abbey’s lavish production is filled with unexpected chaos, resilience, and jaw-dropping hacks like thermal underwear under corsets and zippers hidden in “authentic” gowns. Let’s watch the video to uncover how this iconic series kept up appearances while battling real-life decay, drama, and even rogue peacocks…