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What is Downton Abbey about?

The historical drama Downton Abbey is about the lives of members of the British aristocracy and their household staff in the early 20th century. It is set primarily on a sprawling estate in Yorkshire, England, and interweaves historical events—such as the sinking of the RMS Titanic and World War I—into the narrative.