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The beloved Shondaland series, Bridgerton, is back on your screens for season 3! With that, Bridgerton: The Official Podcast returns, with more behind-the-scenes insight into the Bridgerverse. Executive producer Betsy Beers hosts Inside The Ton: a deep dive into the genesis and journey of some of the most beloved characters from the show. Then, host Gabrielle Collins is going episode by episode, sharing exclusive peeks behind the Regency curtain. Binge the series on Netflix, then join us for conversations with the cast and creatives who brought the show to life. Listen to new episodes of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast every week starting May 2.

Bridgerton: The Official Podcast

Shondaland Audio and iHeartRadio present a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the production of the Bridgerton Netflix series. 

 
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Introducing: Bridgerton: The Official Podcast

You’ve probably heard of Shondaland's Netflix series Bridgerton, right? Grab a seat. Or grab some headphones and promenade in the gardens. We’re going behind-the-scenes.

Host Gabrielle Collins and guest hosts Jess Brownell, Dr. Hannah Greig and Annabelle Hood are taking you inside the world of Bridgerton, the effervescent fantasy of fashion, formalities and passion all set to a soundtrack like no other.

But the fantasy isn’t all glitter and chandeliers. Plenty of elbow grease went into all that glam. And since we'll hear from so many exciting guests in the coming weeks, the hosts got together to map out what you can look forward to on the show. We’re getting into it. But first, in this mini episode, meet your guides.

Gabrielle Collins is a podcast producer and Shondaland aficionada.

Jess Brownell is a longtime Shondaland writer whose credits include Scandal & Bridgerton, of course. She will take us inside the Bridgerton writer’s room.

Dr. Hannah Greig is an historian with expertise in the 18th and 19th century. Needless to say, her etiquette game is on-point and she will help reveal Regency era clues woven into Bridgerton.

Annabelle Hood will give you a front-row seat on Bridgerton’s sets and locations. She thinks of herself as the true Whistledown of the show.

Fall in love with Bridgerton all over again, with new episodes every Thursday featuring interviews with Chris Van Dusen and the cast of creatives who brought the series to life!

 
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Getting Acquainted: Meet the Hosts

The physical setting for Bridgerton is the plinth of its exclusive society. We get swept in by the backdrop of this world maintained by matchmaking and inheritance. We're taking our first steps behind-the-scenes to relish the filming locations for Bridgerton.

Showrunner Chris Van Dusen wanted to create, "the most gorgeous, rich aspirational English garden anybody's ever seen.” Production designer Will Hughes-Jones explains how his team did it.

And Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte) and Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury) discuss their personal connections to historic sites.

Executive Producers: Lauren Hohman, Chris Van Dusen, Holly Frey, Sandie Bailey, Gabrielle Collins

Producer/Editor: Chandler Mays

Hosts/Guest-hosts: Gabrielle Collins, Dr. Hannah Greig, Annabelle Hood

 
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Locating ‘Bridgerton’

The marriage market in the world of Bridgerton is a strategic dance of advancing family fortune and political clout. The accompanying debutante presentations before the real-life monarchy were phased out decades ago by Queen Elizabeth II. But Executive Producer Betsy Beers shares why it’s the kind of snow globe of rules and social codes Shondaland likes to shake up. 

On this episode the hosts explore the rites of exclusive Regency spouse-shopping. Author Julia Quinn also makes her first appearance on the podcast to ponder the stories of men and women who weren’t invited to the matchmaking balls.

Executive Producers: Lauren Hohman, Sandie Bailey, Holly Frey, Gabrielle Collins 

Producer: Chris Van Dusen 

Editor: Chandler Mays

Host/Guest-hosts: Gabrielle Collins, Dr. Hannah Greig, Jess Brownell

 
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The Reason for the Season: The Marriage Mart of ‘Bridgerton’

Music absolutely shapes how we process the ache and splendor of our favorite characters on screen. In this episode, Shonda Rhimes -- the empress of knocking us off the couch with music and a word (“...you’re my person,” anybody??) -- talks about the transformative power of a good score. 

Composer Kris Bowers and choreographer Jack Murphy discuss their creative process and director Julie Anne Robinson and Tom Verica share which ball scenes were their favorites to shoot.

 
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Pop Strings and Reverence: The Music and Movement of Bridgerton

The costume design, hair and makeup teams of Bridgerton offered viewers a kaleidoscope of characters and backstories by dressing every single member of the show’s brilliant ensemble. We hear how some of our favorite characters collaborated with costume designers Ellen Mirojnick and John Glaser.

 
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Looking the Part: Bridgerton's Storytelling Through Costume and Design

In this episode we learn how the revolutionary role of intimacy coordinators enhance the way directors and actors tap into the most delicate parts of performance. Guest-host Jess Brownell and executive producer Shonda Rhimes break down some of Shondaland's perspectives on storytelling through sex and Bridgerton intimacy coordinator Lizzy Talbot reveals how she puts it to practice. Plus, directors Tom Verica and Julie Anne Robinson share which love scenes were the most challenging to choreograph.

 
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'Rain Soaks a Field in Autumn': Storytelling and Sex in ‘Bridgerton’

Guest-host Annabelle Hood and actress Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington) highlight the episode easter eggs you may have missed, while historian Dr. Hannah Greig's fascination with Regency gossip gives us a unique look into the scandal sheets of old. Plus, executive producer Shonda Rhimes and novel series author Julia Quinn share the fanfare around Julie Andrews.

 
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The Power of the Pen: Lady Whistledown and Scandal

Hear how Shondaland adapted Quinn’s tales of the mildly mannered into a world of audacious plots for television. 

Author Julia Quinn shares her thoughts on the ways her series of Romance novels complement some of Shondaland’s storytelling values. Executive producers Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers and Chris Van Dusen share how the audacious plots of the Bridgertons ended up on their radars. And historian Dr. Hannah Greig, who’s worked on several period drama projects for film and TV, talks about mining Romance literature for historical accuracy.

 
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How Shondaland Got Into Fantasy Romance Novels

#PenEloise is the enviable friendship from the Bridgerton book series that blossoms with the Shondaland treatment. Actresses Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton) and Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington) discuss the similarities between their on-screen friendship and their real-life friendship while sharing memorable behind-the-scenes moments.

 
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#PenEloise: Nicola Coughlan and Claudia Jessie

Welcome to the final episode of our reflections on "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story." This episode, we embark on a journey into the minds of Creator Shonda Rhimes and Executive Producer Betsy Beers to dig into their creative process.
 
Shonda a writer who we learn writes in her head, and Betsy, the self-described Shonda-whisperer, are the producing duo forged out of decades of partnership. They’ve captivated audiences around the world, breathing life into characters that are both peculiar and compulsive, royal and yet firmly planted on Earth.
 
Join us for this noteworthy conversation with Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers as they rediscover the magic that captivated them, making "Queen Charlotte" a story they simply needed to tell. 
 
 

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Reflecting on the Magic: Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers Discuss Producing 'Queen Charlotte'

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