Castle Howard celebrates 30th anniversary of TV Brideshead

On September 25th, Castle Howard, the magnificent baroque mansion in Yorkshire used as a location for the 1981 Granada Television series Brideshead Revisited, is marking the 30th anniversary of the production with a special, day-long celebration, Brideshead Revisited 30th Anniversary Day. "The day will include outdoor location tours, a special talk on the filming of Brideshead by Castle Howard's curator Dr. Christopher Ridgway, screenings of both the TV & movie versions, and a special house tour taking in some rooms not normally open to the public."

Two days later, on September 27th, Dr. Ridgway will be giving a public lecture, "Castle Howard and Brideshead: Fact, Fiction and In-Between." The talk will be followed by a reception and an opportunity to review relevant material from the archives.

Newspaper reports of Brideshead Day mention that Dr. Ridgway will launch a new book at the event with the same title as his public lecture. Additional information on this will be posted when available.

UPDATE (September 13): A Yorkshire Post story about Castle Howard and its Brideshead celebration: "Three decades on, Brideshead revisited again by historic mansion".

UPDATE (September 21): Dr. Ridgway's new book is Castle Howard and Brideshead: Fact, Fiction and In-Between, published by Castle Howard, 64pp, £10. It is available for purchase at Castle Howard, which will also accept orders by telephone and email.