Episode #15: Castle Howard to Highclere

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Episode #15: Castle Howard to Highclere: Treasures of the English Country House

For fans of the great period television and film dramas Downton Abbey and Brideshead Revisited among many others, one of the great pleasures is seeing the grand, sumptuous, imposing interiors of some of England’s greatest homes used as stage sets in the drama. 

This week’s episode features Nick Dawes, master specialist and appraiser seen regularly on “Antiques Roadshow” who shares some insight into the decorative arts collections of some of these fictitious as well as some very real families.

Carl is joined by special guest:

— Nick Dawes, pottery and porcelain glass expert on Antiques Roadshow

LISTEN NOW: Castle Howard to Highclere: Treasures of the English Country House

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Summer with Queen Victoria: Life at Osborne House


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