The cast and creators of the award-winning drama series tell the story of the show from the inside. The actors talk exclusively about their characters and the gripping storylines, giving the audience a real insight into the romance and conflict portrayed in the series. There is also behind-the-scenes footage from key locations - the historic Ealing Studios in London where the 'below stairs' scenes are shot and the fabulous Highclere Castle in Berkshire, site of most of the 'above stairs' scenes. Plus there is a look at the filming of the dramatic opening of the second series, set during the Battle of the Somme and shot on location near Ipswich.

多數演員都有參與演出，客串演出聖誕特輯的演員包含飾演海浦沃斯勛爵的奈傑爾·哈弗斯及飾演羅莎蒙德夫人新任僕人Marigold Shore的莎朗·史摩。

聖誕特輯的年代設定在1919年聖誕節及1920年間。

ITV於第三季最後一集時（2012年11月4日）宣布製播消息，聖誕特輯將於聖誕節當日播出。

演員米亞娜·伯寧於2012年聖誕特輯中客串演出，飾演傭人Edna Braithwaite。

Savor fond memories from the past three seasons of “Downton Abbey” and get a tantalizing taste of the upcoming fourth season. Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon — a devoted fan of the series — hosts the program, which includes a mix of behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with creators and cast members, and video clips of favorite moments.

該年度的聖誕特輯於皇家哈洛威學院、倫敦大學金匠學院、西薩塞克斯郡的West Wittering沙灘、伯克郡的巴斯爾登莊園等地拍攝。白金漢宮則由倫敦的蘭開斯特宮替代。年代設定在1923年。

客串演員有格蘭特罕夫人哥哥的Harold Levinson的保羅·吉馬蒂。

2014聖誕特輯預計在美國2015年1月4日首播第五季之後接著播出

Hosted by Bernadette Peters, this is a special to review the first 4 seasons of Downton Abbey and explore whats in store for Season 5.

It’s Christmas at Downton and Lord Robert Crawley seems to be facing financial ruin once again. He’s beginning to wonder if his family may be better off without him but divine intervention in the form of a very special heavenly body gives him a view of what life would really be like without his guiding spirit.

Lord Grantham is looking for the right Father Christmas for the Abbey and it’s a highly sought after part as those who turn up for open auditions include Sir Bruce Forsyth, Gordon Ramsay, Gok Wan, Brenda Blethyn as Vera, Jim Broadbent, Michelle Keegan and Warwick Davis.

Mary endeavours to build bridges with her sister while Edith’s secret continues to pose a threat, despite having nothing left to lose. As Henry settles into the role of husband and stepfather, finding his place at Downton proves more difficult. Below stairs, Carson faces some personal challenges, which prove that even he is not invulnerable to change.

Return to the world of manners with Alastair Bruce, Downton Abbey‘s historical advisor. Featuring exclusive interviews with the series’ leading cast members such as Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery, this documentary navigates the social protocol of aristocrats and servants in the 1920s and the age of jazz.