50 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Favorite TV Shows

My mom loves Downton Abbey. She lives for those scandalous moments when the Earl’s teacup nearly falls off its saucer, or someone whispers something shocking over dinner. She loves guessing who will end up with whom amidst all the stolen glances and swirling rumors. It’s her little escape into a world of forbidden love, stiff upper lips, and servants who appear just when things get juicy!

What she may or may not know is that what is really amazing about the show is, in fact, the costumes. The cast members shared that many of the costumes are legit pieces from the early 20th century. Being that old, they can’t wash them, so apparently, they have gotten a bit stinky…