The true heartbreak behind Belgravia’s tragic opening: Julian Fellowes reveals ball, battle and betrayal scenes in ITV drama are all based on reality
- ‘The storyline is true and based on the 5th Earl of Berkeley,’ Fellowes said
- Its lavish scenes depict one of ‘the most famous ball in history’ in its first show
- The writer said he had been interested in the ball after reading Vanity Fair