The house seen on screen as Downton Abbey is a real stately home open to visitors. Which one is it, and in which English county does it stand?

Chatsworth House, in Derbyshire

Burghley House, in Cambridgeshire

Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire

The opening episode begins with news of a real disaster reaching the household by telegram. What had happened?

The sinking of the Empress of Ireland

Mammoth Screen, with Theatre in America in the United States

Left Bank Pictures, with American Playhouse in the United States

Kudos, with Great Performances in the United States

Carnival Films, with Masterpiece in the United States

Most costume changes in a single television production

Largest regular cast in a British television drama

Longest continuous single take in a television drama

Highest critical review ratings for a TV show

Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy

Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

Best Foreign Language Television Programme

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