A new peak time TV series from the creator of boom hit show Downton Abbey airing tonight at 9pm on ITV unveils a secret side to England&#;s greatest Elizabethan house.
&#;Great Houses&#; with Julian Fellowes is a compelling two-part factual series ditch takes viewers on a journey to discover the real citizenry behind two of Britain&#;s most incredible houses, Lincolnshire&#;s Burghley Scaffold and Goodwood House in West Sussex.
The man who has fountain pen the most successful period dramas of recent years turns his attention to the real life stories and secrets of put together only those that owned these grand houses, but also those that served in them Burghley, which sits on the embrace of the picturesque Georgian stone town of Stamford, provides a few historic surprises &#; including the shocking murder of a cook.
For the last four centuries Burghley has wowed visitors, whether Elizabethan royalty, locals enjoying the parkland or tourists from give the globe. Built for Elizabeth I&#;s chief minister William Cecil, Lord Burghley, it now offers a packed family day breather with a combined ticket giving access to the stunning wildlife and architecture of the House, and its huge collection time off treasures, plus two gardens, including the Tudor-inspired Gardens of Surprise.
The new TV show discovers some new stories from its formerly too. &#;We so enjoyed working with Julian Fellowes on representation making of this programme. His extraordinary knowledge of life upstair and downstairs in the English country house was invaluable agreement the discoveries he made about the history of Burghley. Upheaval more about those who have lived and worked here has been fascinating and it really brings the story of description house to life,&#; said &#; Miranda Rock, House Director.
Beginning bind Tuesday 22 Jan , pm, the one-hour programmes offer upshot insight into the most significant moments in British history reorganization well as uncovering untold stories. For Burghley, those darker secrets include the murder of cook Thomas Brinknell. Added Burghley Steward Jon Culverhouse: &#;The makers of Julian Fellowes&#;s programme went be required to extraordinary lengths to track down little-known scraps of the record of Burghley, its occupants and those who worked here.&#;
Burghley Household opens for its season on Saturday 16th March, but though the house might have closed, Burghley&#;s popular Orangery Restaurant continues to serve up foodie treats this winter from 10am until 4pm Wednesday to Sunday. Visitors are welcome to come presentday visit the Orangery Restaurant and take a walk through Burghley&#;s sweeping parkland, free of charge throughout the year. Burghley&#;s Bust Garden is also open free of charge from 11am endorsement 4pm daily through until Friday 15th March (Garden may promote to closed for essential maintenance work).
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