One of the most talked-about bloopers from "Downton Abbey" is the plastic water bottle incident. In a promotional photo for the show’s fifth season, a plastic bottle was spotted on a mantelpiece behind Hugh Bonneville and Laura Carmichael, who were dressed in their 1920s costumes. This anachronism quickly went viral, as plastic bottles were not widely used in the UK until the 1960s. Fans couldn't help but laugh at the modern mishap, which contrasted sharply with the show's meticulously crafted period setting.
The Time-Traveling TV Aerial
Another glaring error that fans love to point out is the appearance of a TV aerial in the background of a scene set in the 1920s. Television wasn't invented until 1927 and wasn't available to the general public until the 1930s. This historical oversight provided a humorous visual for viewers who are eagle-eyed enough to spot it during the show’s sweeping shots of the village.
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