 It was produced by Pathé Pictures and Granada Productions (ITV Productions).Stephen Frears had a clause in his contract from "The Deal" that allowed him to direct any follow-ups or sequels, and he was officially announced as director in September 2003.The film was shot on location in the United Kingdom, in England in London, Halton House and Waddesdon Manor, in Buckinghamshire, Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire and in Scotland at Balmoral Castle, Castle Fraser and Cluny Castle in Aberdeenshire, and Blairquhan Castle and Culzean Castle in South Ayrshire.