Upstairs, Downstairs

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4. 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.

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Series 3

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. A Perfect Stranger

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

12. 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.

13. 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.