If you've ever watched Downton Abbey, you know it's a masterpiece of elegance, drama, and historical detail. But even the most sophisticated productions aren't immune to a few hilarious slip-ups. What you may not know is that behind all the stiff collars and formal tea parties, there’s a treasure trove of on-set blunders that would have you laughing harder than you might expect from such a prim and proper show.
For a series rooted in early 20th-century Britain, Downton Abbey surprisingly fumbled with some very modern bloopers. Perhaps the most infamous of these was the notorious water bottle incident. In a promotional photo that was meant to exude Edwardian charm, sharp-eyed fans spotted a plastic bottle sitting casually on a mantelpiece. Considering plastic bottles weren’t in popular use until the 1960s, it was a glaring anachronism that had the internet buzzing for weeks.
Who knew Lady Grantham might have a hidden stash of Evian?
But the water bottle wasn’t the only blooper to leave fans chuckling. Even the Earl of Grantham himself wasn't immune to wardrobe mishaps. In one episode, Robert Crawley is seen wearing an adjustable bow tie—something that would have been utterly unthinkable for a man of his standing at the time.
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