UK’s Channel 4 returns to Chatsworth House

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a new series abouts the British stately home Chatsworth House, for its More 4 channel.

The six-part series from ITN Productions has the working title of Chatsworth House and will follow on from last year’s one-off Christmas At Chatsworth House.

Filmed throughout 2020, the series will provide unprecedented access to the house, its gardens, parkland and wider 35,000-acre estate, during the pandemic.

Chatsworth is the seat to the Cavendish family and all Dukes of Devonshire since 1549, with this series following the 12^th Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, their community of over 700 staff, and visitors through what could prove to be the stately home’s most challenging 12 months in its 500-year history.

Will Smith, executive producer at ITN Productions, said: “Despite all the upheaval life at Chatsworth has gone on – adapting and flourishing in the face of a national crisis.  I’m sure viewers will warm to Chatsworth’s stoicism and good humour throughout this new series.”

Becky Cadman, commissioning editor at More 4, added: “This has not been a usual year for anyone, but never more have we appreciated the parks, gardens and wide open spaces open to us. In this brand-new series, the cameras will go behind the scenes to reveal how one of the best known and most loved stately homes is responding to a year of turmoil and how it is preparing for a very different Christmas.”