''An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates'' is a factual documentary television series commissioned by the
Smithsonian Channel
The Smithsonian Channel is an American pay television channel owned by Paramount Global through its media networks division under MTV Entertainment Group. It offers video content inspired by the Smithsonian Institution's museums, research facil ...
. It is presented by
Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich, at the time of production, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, the American wife of Viscount Hinchingbrooke (currently the
Luke Montagu, 12th Earl of Sandwich), and explores the histories, management styles and upkeep costs of Britain's family mansions and castles.
Although initially recommissioned for a second series, it was subsequently cancelled due to a change at the top of the Smithsonian Channel. This resulted in Julie Montagu setting up a production company and through the
Patreon
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crowdfunding platform, developing a new show called ''American Viscountess'' for
YouTube
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.
Episodes
Series one, comprising ten episodes was aired between May and December 2020.
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References
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American documentary films