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Manor House is a captivating and immersive documentary series from PBS that follows the lives of individuals living in a world long gone. The show focuses on the lives of both upper-class aristocrats, as well as their servants living in a grand Manor House in Kent, England.

The series is hosted by esteemed actors Derek Jacobi and Hugh Edgar, who guide viewers through the day-to-day workings of the estate. Alongside these household names are a cast of remarkable actors, including Anna Olliff-Cooper, who play the roles of those living and working within the manor itself.

What makes the show so unique in its genre is that it presents a truly authentic experience of life within the Manor House. Unlike fictionalized depictions of historical dramas, Manor House delivers a presentation that's both true to life and engaging. The show separates itself from others in the field by using meticulous research on the period, and by staying faithful to the source material.

Over the course of three months, the show transports its viewers back in time to the year 1905, where 13 hand-picked families are thrown together to live out this historic period drama. Each member of the household is encouraged to adopt the role of their character, thereby fully immersing themselves in their new and demanding way of life.

Throughout the series, viewers witness the complexities and nuances of the era firsthand. From the privileges and decadence of the upper class, to the back-breaking labor of the servants below them. The show doesn

Manor House is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between April 23, 2002 and on PBS