Downton Abbey: The Last Shot They Won’t Forget | Set Stories w/ Michelle Dockery & Laura Carmichael

Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary) and Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith) sit down for Collider’s Set Stories to share the rituals, mishaps, and unexpectedly tender moments that defined 15 years of Downton Abbey. If you’ve ever wondered what the last day on a beloved period drama really feels like—who drops by to wrap, which line almost breaks an actor, and how castmates mark the moment—this candid chat delivers.

In this exclusive interview, the pair revisit Highclere Castle’s downtime culture (yes, Bananagrams ruled the breaks—and vocabulary policing was very real), why the Library is secretly the best room to shoot in, and how a certain co-star’s sleight-of-hand turned resets into impromptu magic shows. They also recall practical fixes—from controlled fire and delicate costumes to that unforgettable “carrying the body” night—plus the sentimental props that made it home.

For fans seeking Downton Abbey behind the scenes with smart craft talk and zero spoilers, consider this your front-row seat to an exclusive Michelle Dockery interview and Laura Carmichael set stories that trace how on-screen rivals became true sisters across the years.

0:00 Introduction – Michelle Dockery & Laura Carmichael
0:26 The final day on set: nerves, reunions, goodbyes
1:40 The Bananagrams tradition (and Maggie’s “that’s not a word…”)
2:30 Jim Carter’s close-up magic between takes
3:37 Favorite room at Highclere: why the Library wins
4:06 Props kept & memories: Mary’s purse, Matthew’s puppy gift

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