Dive Summary:

• The surprise television hit series Downton Abbey has inspired a new global retail line, the show’s executive producer reported in an interview with CNBC.
• The line will include an entire range of retail products from fashion to home and beauty products.
• “Some of these things have been available since 2012 and we publish books and have made a music album, but the more complex products take time,” stated Gareth Neame, managing director of Carnival Films.

From the article:

“We’ll be working across an entire range of products coming out this year. From fashion, apparel and homeware and furniture to wallpapers, beauty products and stationary,” Neame, who is also the show’s executive producer, told CNBC.