Upstairs, Downstairs

The turbulent lives of the Bellamy clan and their servants 

BAFTA-winning drama about the turbulent lives of the Bellamy clan & their servants in the early 1900s. Everyday family issues play out amidst huge social and political change.

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First episode. Hudson, Rose and Mrs Bridges are joined by a troublesome new chambermaid.

On Trial

The very first episode - written by Fay Weldon - of one of the most popular British TV drama series of all time. Downstairs regulars Hudson, Rose and Mrs Bridges are joined by a troublesome new chambermaid.

Richard Bellamy engages an artist to paint a portrait of his wife, Lady Marjorie.

The Mistress and the Maids

It's June 1904 and Lady Marjorie is sitting for her portrait by Guthrie Scone, a Scottish aristocrat turned avant-garde painter.

Matters get out of hand when the servants mock their employers while they a’re away.

Board Wages

It is August 1904.  The Bellamys and their senior servants are away on their summer holidays.  The younger servants, left behind to clean the house on reduced pay, indulge in a wild evening of drinking and dressing-up.

Elizabeth returns from studying abroad and gets ready for her entrée into London society.

The Path of Duty

It is May 1905. Elizabeth Bellamy, home from abroad and about to make her society debut, shocks her family and the servants by refusing to conform to custom.  And at the first grand ball she creates a scandal.

Elizabeth decides not to marry Angus and is captivated by a German-baron.

A Suitable Marriage

Elizabeth decides not to marry Angus and is captivated by a German baron visiting England at Christmas.

Richard's concern for the new house parlormaid has eyebrows raised and tongues wagging.

A Cry for Help

October, 1906.  During a week when Richard Bellamy is alone in the house, working on a book, he finds the young under - housemaid, Mary, crying as she lays the library fire.  He learns of her secret trouble and unwisely promises to help.

Lady Bellamy is swept off her feet by a handsome young captain.

Magic Casements

Classic drama series. The servants' hall is buzzing with gossip after Lady Bellamy is swept off her feet by a handsome young captain from the North West Frontier Force.

Classic drama series. Emily the kitchen maid falls in love with Mrs van Groeben's footman.

I Dies from Love

Classic drama series. Emily the kitchen maid falls deeply in love with Mrs van Groeben's young footman, but their relationship is doomed from the start.

On the eve of an important dinner party, Mrs Bridges gets into trouble with the police.

Why Is Her Door Locked?

Classic drama series. On the eve of an important dinner party, Mrs Bridges the cook gets into considerable trouble with the police.

Elizabeth and James discover Sarah, their former under-housemaid, starving and homeless.

A Voice from the Past

Classic drama series. Elizabeth and James Bellamy discover Sarah, their former under-housemaid, starving and homeless in the East End.

The arrival of a Swedish army captain, spells romance and betrayal for parlour maid Sarah.

The Swedish Tiger

Classic drama series. The arrival at Eaton Place of James's guest, a Swedish army captain, spells romance and betrayal for parlour maid Sarah.

Elizabeth becomes involved with a group of Bloomsbury intellectuals.

The Key of the Door

Classic period drama. Elizabeth becomes involved with a group of Bloomsbury intellectuals, and comes under the influence of a woman of radical left-wing views who lives with a poet she is besotted with.

Elizabeth is determined to lead a modern, independent life.

For Love of Love

Classic drama series. Elizabeth, now 21 years old and in love with poet Lawrence Kirbridge, is determined to lead a modern, independent life. But it appears as if she is fighting a vain battle against convention.

Elizabeth Bellamy and her poet husband Laurence return from their honeymoon.

The New Man

Classic period drama. Elizabeth Bellamy and her poet husband Laurence return from their honeymoon, but her first taste of married life is by no means sweet.

Period drama. Scandal threatens as James has made one of the Bellamys' servants pregnant.

Pair of Exiles

Classic period drama. Scandal threatens Eaton Place as James, who is already heavily in debt, has made one of the Bellamys' servants pregnant.

Relations between Elizabeth and her poet husband are strained.

Married Love

Classic period drama. Relations between Elizabeth and her poet husband are strained. It is clear that the marriage has not been consummated.

Elizabeth and husband Laurence spend Christmas apart, their marriage over.

Whom God Hath Joined

Classic period drama series. Elizabeth and husband Lawrence are spending Christmas apart, their marriage over, while tension brews between Hudson and Thomas, the Kirkbridges' manservant.

Eaton Place staff are told that King Edward VII is coming to dinner.

Guest of Honour

Classic period drama. When the staff at Eaton Place are told that King Edward VII is coming to dinner, they little realise that the royal evening will be marred by tragedy.

Lady Marjorie is blackmailed by Captain Hammond's former batman.

The Property of a Lady

Classic period drama series. Lady Marjorie is blackmailed when Captain Hammond's former batman arrives demanding money for letters she wrote to a young officer three years before.

Arthur is convinced that Hudson leads a double life.

Your Obedient Servant

Classic period drama. When butler Hudson leaves by the front door dressed as a gentleman, Richard Bellamy's brother Arthur is convinced that Hudson leads a double life.

Elizabeth arrives home with her new baby, but the fearsome nanny causes tension.

Out of the Everywhere

Popular drama series about the residents of an Edwardian household and their servants. Elizabeth arrives home with her new baby, but the fearsome nanny charged with caring for the child causes tension in the house.

Classic period drama series. A visitor's diamond brooch appears to have been stolen.

An Object of Value

Rose is shocked to discover Elizabeth has got involved in the suffragette movement.

Special Mischief

Classic period drama. Rose is shocked to discover Elizabeth has got involved in the suffragette movement.

Elizabeth causes a scandal. The Bellamys face the prospect of leaving 165 Eaton Place.

The Fruits of Love

Period drama series. Elizabeth causes a scandal by falling for the charms of a wealthy Armenian bachelor. Lord and Lady Bellamy's money troubles mean they may have to give up 165 Eaton Place.

Mrs Bridges and Hudson discover that Sarah is pregnant by a mysterious stranger.

The Wages of Sin

Classic period drama. Mrs Bridges and Hudson discover that Sarah is pregnant by a mysterious stranger. Thomas the chauffeur offers to marry her, but it turns out that his motives for doing so are less than honourable.

As the family celebrates, Elizabeth learns some unpleasant truths about her lover.

Family Gathering

Classic period drama series. As the family gathers to celebrate Lady Marjorie's birthday, Elizabeth learns some unpleasant truths about her rich Armenian lover, and James returns from India with a new fiancee.

Richard works on a biography, and Lady Marjorie leaves for America on the Titanic.

Miss Forrest

Classic period drama series set in a time of profound social change. Richard is working on a political biography. James Bellamy causes a household crisis. Lady Marjorie leaves for America on the Titanic.

Miss Forrest takes over the running of the house - which the servants resent.

A House Divided

Classic drama. When Lady Marjorie is found to have drowned in the Titanic disaster, the running of the house falls to Miss Forrest. But the servants resent taking instructions from her.

The young Lord Newbury hosts a shooting weekend at Somerby Park.

A Change of Scene

Period drama series. The young Lord Newbury hosts a shooting weekend at Somerby Park, during which he is expected to propose to James's childhood friend Lady Diana Russell. But she appears to be more interested in James.

James' affection for Hazel grows after his mother’s death, and he proposes marriage.

A Family Secret

James' affection for Hazel is strengthened by his grief at losing his mother and he proposes marriage. Hazel refuses but does not give an adequate reason for her decision. She holds a secret that could make marriage impossible.

Rose takes pity on a former footman who left the household in disgrace.

Rose's Pigeon

Classic period drama following the lives of the Bellamy family and their servants. Rose takes pity on a former footman who left the household in disgrace.

A French countess contacts Hazel and asks her to arrange a meeting with Richard.

Desirous of Change

Classic period drama series. A French countess claiming to be an old acquaintance of Richard's contacts Hazel and asks her to arrange a meeting. Hazel plans an elaborate family dinner in the countess's honour.

Richard is caught up in a public scandal after he gets a confidential financial tip-off.

Word of Honour

Classic period drama series. Richard finds himself caught up in a public scandal after he is given a confidential financial tip-off and his shares quadruple in value.

James and Hazel attend a fox-hunting weekend at a large country house.

The Bolter

Classic period drama. James and Hazel attend a fox-hunting weekend at a large country house. Hazel is persuaded to take part in a practical joke, which backfires.

Lady Southwold and her granddaughter arrive at Eaton Place for the festive season.

Goodwill To All Men

Period drama series. Lady Southwold and her 16-year-old granddaughter arrive at Eaton Place for the festive season, but the girl is unaccustomed to the formal atmosphere of the house and prefers the company of Daisy the maid.

Drama about an Edwardian household. Edward is a witness in a scandalous divorce case.

What the Footman Saw

Popular drama series about the residents of an Edwardian household and the servants downstairs. Edward is a witness in a scandalous divorce case.

A chance meeting with an Australian sheep farmer leads Rose to make a difficult decision.

A Perfect Stranger

Classic period drama. A chance meeting with an Australian sheep farmer leads Rose to make a difficult decision.

After the loss of their child, James and Hazel's relationship is under increasing strain.

Distant Thunder

Classic period drama series following the lives of the Bellamy family and their servants. After the loss of their child, James and Hazel's relationship comes under increasing strain.

James wants to take a job in India, and Edward and Daisy fall in love.

The Sudden Storm

Popular drama series. Unrest abroad is mirrored in Eaton Square as James wants to take a job in India, and Edward and Daisy fall in love.

James is away fighting in the war, while Richard and Hazel wait for news.

A Patriotic Offering

Period drama series. James is away fighting in the war, while Richard and Hazel wait at home for news. Lady Prudence presses Hazel into helping her with voluntary work for the war effort.

On leave form the Western Front, James finds himself drawn into a political intrigue.

News from the Front

James Bellamy, on leave form the Western Front, finds himself drawn into a political intrigue that will affect his future role in the war.

Scare stories spread when a local tradesman and his family prove to be of German origin.

The Beastly Hun

Hudson expresses fervent patriotism in an exaggerated hatred of the Germans, and Hazel is alarmed when she discovers he has been spreading scare stories.

Edward and Daisy decide to marry. Ruby surprises everyone with her announcement.

Women Shall Not Weep

Daisy and Edward are planning to get married while he is home from leave and Georgina decides to become a nurse.  She leaves to work in a field hospital in France.

James Bellamy tries to get transferred back to the front line.

Tug of War

James Bellamy tries to get transferred back to the front line. Georgina is working hard night and day at Guy's Hospital.

Lady Prudence and Hazel disagree about a tea party for wounded officers.

Home Fires

Classic period drama. Lady Prudence and Hazel disagree about a tea party for wounded officers which is to be held at Eaton Place. The reappearance of an old flame throws Rose into a state of confusion.

S4, E7. If You Were the Only Girl in the World

Classic period drama series. Hazel forms an unsuitable friendship with a young officer.

If You Were the Only Girl in the World

Rose receives some terrible news from the front line.

The Glorious Dead

Classic period drama. Rose receives some terrible news from the front line, while Hazel's thoughts are still with her young airman.

Richard resolves to help a shell-shocked Edward who returns home for New Year's Eve.

Another Year

Classic period drama. The end of 1916 brings mixed fortunes at Eaton Square. Richard resolves to help a shell-shocked Edward who returns home for New Year's Eve.

Lady Prudence does her bit for the war effort by organising a charity entertainment event.

The Hero's Farewell

Classic period drama. While Hazel is away for a few days, Lady Prudence does her bit for the war effort by organising a charity entertainment event.

A dramatic message arrives from France, containing news about James.

Missing Believed Killed

Classic period drama series. A dramatic message arrives from France, containing news about James.

Mrs Hamilton requests Lord Bellamy's help, as her son Michael is to be court-martialled.

Facing Fearful Odds

Hazel has made a new friend Virginia Hamilton, the attractive widow of a Naval officer. However, their friendship is blighted when it is learned that her son Michael, a sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy, is about to be court-martialled.

The war draws to a close and the Bellamys are home again. Hazel is running a high fever.

Peace out of Pain

Classic period drama series. The war is drawing to a close and the Bellamys are all home again. Hazel is found to be running a high fever.

Eddie and Daisy return to Eaton Place and find things have changed greatly.

On with the Dance

Classic period drama series. Eddie and Daisy return to Eaton Place and find things have changed greatly - James Bellamy and Georgina Worsley are the only remaining house members while Hudson and Mrs Bridges are considering retirement.

James becomes a Conservative candidate. Mrs Bridges takes pity on Edward and Daisy.

A Place in the World

Period drama series. James Bellamy becomes the Conservative candidate for Barking. Mrs Bridges takes pity on Edward and Daisy.

James allows Georgina to throw a party at Eaton Place.

Laugh a Little Louder Please

Classic period drama series. James reluctantly allows Georgina to throw a party at Eaton Place. The new governess is expected to arrive on the same day, leaving both Hudson and the children with reservations.

James Bellamy is taking flying lessons at Brooklands aerodrome.

The Joy Ride

Classic period drama series. James Bellamy is taking flying lessons at Brooklands aerodrome and offers to take Virginia for a ride.

New governess Miss Treadwell comes to blows with the servants over Alice's new puppy.

Wanted, a Good Home

Virginia's son William is eight years old and is sent to a boarding school.  Rose buys a dog for her daughter Alice to keep her company after William's departure.  Alice also gets a new governess who causes trouble in the Bellamy household.

An old flame is rekindled when James Bellamy bumps into Diana Newbury in a London club.

An Old Flame

Popular drama series about the residents of an Edwardian household and the servants downstairs. An old flame is rekindled when James Bellamy bumps into Diana Newbury in a vulgar London club.

Hudson admits to being in love, and Georgina returns from America.

Disillusion

Period drama. The household is in turmoil as Hudson admits to being in love, and Georgina returns from America.

Richard plans to use Virginia's friendship for his own ends.

Such a Lovely Man

Richard is eager to be made a minister and he thinks an influential millionaire can help him. Things take a turn for the worse and a situation develops which could threaten his reputation.

The chaos of the 1926 General Strike divides the Bellamy household.

The Nine Day Wonder

Classic period drama series. Richard is anxious when the General Strike begins, while James is certain the staff downstairs will launch an armed revolution. Ruby is upset by Hudson's stance on the subject.

Hudson is taken ill, and someone must take his place.

The Understudy

Georgina plays hostess to the French ambassador in Virginia's absence. Hudson collapses and the household begins to buzz with everyone trying to predict whether Edward or Frederick will take his place.

James is shocked by the unsuitable relationship between Frederick and Georgina's friend.

Alberto

Period drama series. James is shocked by the unsuitable relationship between Frederick and Georgina's friend.

The Eaton Square household uproots for a holiday in Scotland.

Will Ye No Come Back Again

Richard Bellamy is lent a fishing lodge in the Highlands. The servants at Eaton Place have to manage in an unusual and romantic atmosphere and James' feelings for Georgina are brought to a head.

Georgina takes the Bellamys' car on a drunken outing to the country.

Joke Over

Period drama series. When Georgina takes the Bellamys' car on a drunken outing to the country she hits a man and kills him. Will anyone stand up for her in court?

Has Georgina found the perfect fiance in Robert Stockbridge?

Noblesse Oblige

Robert Stockbridge and Georgina fall in love.  Robert proposes, but his mother puts a condition on the engagement that Robert rails against.

Upstairs, Downstairs

Upstairs, Downstairs

Series 1

1. On Trial

2. The Mistress and the Maids

3. Board Wages

4. The Path of Duty

5. A Suitable Marriage

6. A Cry for Help

7. Magic Casements

8. I Dies from Love

9. Why Is Her Door Locked?

10. A Voice from the Past

11. The Swedish Tiger

12. The Key of the Door

13. For Love of Love