Herrskap och tjänstefolk
(1971)
Originaltitel: Upstairs, Downstairs
Release: 1971-10-10
TV-bolag: ITV1
Längd per avsnitt: 50 min min
Status: AVSLUTAD
Covering a span of 27 years (1903-1930), Upstairs, Downstairs follows the lives of the wealthy Bellamy family residing upstairs at 165 Eaton Place, London, as well as the lives of those employed in their service living downstairs.
Richard Bellamy, the son of a poor parson, is married to Lady Marjorie, the daughter of the wealthy Earl and Countess of Southwold, whose family money provides for the Bellamys lavish lifestyle. As an influential member of the Conservative party, the Earl... (TheTVDB)
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On Trial
1971-10-10
On Trial
1971-10-10
November 1903: Clemence, young and inexperienced, is hired on a trial basis by Lady Marjorie, who decides Clemence is not an appropriate name for someone in service and changes it to Sarah. Being far too outspoken and having a tendency towards over exaggeration and drama, Sarah struggles to fit in...
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The Mistress and the Maids
1971-10-17
The Mistress and...
1971-10-17
June 1904: An artist, commissioned to paint Lady Marjories portrait, takes a shine to Sarah and convinces her to pose for him. The painting, depicting Sarah and her roommate, is a bit racy, and when the Bellamys see it in a public exhibit, they fire both girls for what they wrongly conclude is...
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Board Wages
1971-10-24
Board Wages
1971-10-24
August 1904: Finding themselves alone and having the run of the house, the junior servants indulge in a night of wild partying. When James, the Bellamys son, show up unexpectedly, the party takes an unusual turn, causing Sarah to reevaluate her life. Unhappy with what she sees, she makes a...
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The Path of Duty
1971-10-31
The Path of Duty
1971-10-31
May 1905: When Elizabeth returns home from abroad, her parents plan her debut into society, but the spirited young girl has little interest. She reluctantly agrees, but at the last moment, has a change of heart and flees. Rose, more like a sister than a servant, steps up and makes the girl see the...
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A Suitable Marriage
1971-11-07
A Suitable Marriage
1971-11-07
December 1905: Elizabeth falls for a young German baron, whom her father is suspicious of. Richard quickly uncovers the Barons secret, but as it turns out, Baron Klaus von Rimmer is hiding another secret, which Rose accidentally stumbles upon. The events of the evening compel one of the servants to...
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A Cry for Help
1971-11-14
A Cry for Help
1971-11-14
October 1906: Mary, the new housemaid confides in Richard that shes pregnant, the result of an assault by a man who drunkenly forced himself on her. Insisting he must bear responsibility, she reveals the man is Myles Radford, the son of Richards friend (and her previous employer), General Radford....
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Magic Casements
1972-01-23
Magic Casements
1972-01-23
Summer 1906: Captain Hammond, a handsome young friend of James, graciously agrees to escort Lady Marjorie to the opera. Feeling a strong mutual attraction, they quickly realize how compatible they are, despite the age difference, Abuzz with gossip, the servants seem to be the only ones aware of...
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I Dies from Love
1972-01-30
I Dies from Love
1972-01-30
April 1907: Believing destiny brought them together, Emily, the scruffy kitchen maid, falls deeply and hopelessly in love with a footman named William. When his mistress, Mrs. Van Groeben, learns about his relationship with Emily, she angrily orders William to stop seeing her, leaving Emily...
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Why is Her Door Locked?
1972-02-06
Why is Her Door...
1972-02-06
November 1907: Everyones been concerned about Mrs. Bridges, whos been despondent ever since Emilys suicide, but when they discover she took a baby from his pram when his mother wasnt looking, and brought him home with her, they realize shes suffering from a mental breakdown. Hoping to keep the...
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A Voice from the Past
1972-02-13
A Voice from the...
1972-02-13
Autumn 1908: While providing food for the homeless, James and Elizabeth are surprised to run into Sara whose been living on the street. Elizabeth insists on taking her back to Eaton Place where shes given a job as a scullery maid. Sarah immediately reverts back to her old tricks and, claiming to be...
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The Swedish Tiger
1972-02-20
The Swedish Tiger
1972-02-20
October 1908: Almost like a bad whodunit, this is an odd, very disjointed story involving a series of thefts, miscommunications, mistaken identities, set-ups, betrayals, and cheating at cards.
Everything seems to revolve around Captain Axel Ryttsen of the Swedish Army, whos come to visit James....
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12
The Key of the Door
1972-02-27
The Key of the Door
1972-02-27
Winter 1908: Elizabeth befriends a bunch of Bohemian-types, but is drawn to two in particular: Evelyn Larkin, a radical Socialist extremist, and her lover, Lawrence Kirbridge, a handsome, free-spirited poet.
On the eve of her 21st birthday, with her parents out of town, Lizzy invites the entire...
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13
For Love of Love
1972-03-05
For Love of Love
1972-03-05
June 1909: Elizabeth and Lawrence Kirbridge have fallen in love and, refusing to conform to societys rules, announce their plan to live together without marriage, resulting in pressure from all sides. After Lawrence gives in and starts pressuring her too, Lizzie finally succumbs.
Meanwhile, Sarah...
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