I Felt Just Like Lady Mary!

Mary Berry on visiting Highclere Castle, aka Downton Abbey, for her series on Britain’s stately homes.

- Hannah Davies

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NEW FACTUAL

Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets 

WEDNESDAY / BBC1 / 8.00PM

It’s not everyday you get to go behind the regal doors of Britain’s most luxurious stately homes and meet the families that live in them. 

But Mary Berry got an exclusive invitation to do just that for her new four-part BBC1 series.

On top of that, the former Great British Bake Off judge was allowed to cook in the buildings’ enormous kitchens, creating delicious recipes inspired by the grand houses!

As we catch up with Mary, 82, she tells us about her favourite stately homes and how a visit to Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey, left her feeling just like Lady Mary…

So, Mary, what can you tell us about your new series…