Upstairs Downstairs

2011 • PBS

4.1

12 reviews

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (3)

1 The Fledgling

4/10/11

It is January 1936 and diplomat Sir Hallam and Lady Agnes Holland move into 165 Eaton Place, closely followed by his widowed mother and her wayward sister. But they also need a full serving staff, for which Lady Agnes turns to an agency run by none other than Rose Buck, who used to work at the house. But the arrival of an unwelcome guest puts a strain on relations both, upstairs and downstairs.

2 The Ladybird

4/17/11

It is five months since the Holland's moved into Eaton Place, and Rose is officially installed as housekeeper, while Lady Agnes has maneuvered the house to the center of London society. But storm clouds are gathering in Europe, Lady Persie falls under the spell of Oswald Mosley and his radical political views. Meanwhile, the servants are intrigued by a mysterious new addition to the household.

3 The Cuckoo

4/24/11

Lady Persie's life has become increasingly complex, as she continues her illicit affair and pursues her right-wing political interests with little regard of the potential danger to those she loves. Meanwhile, Lady Agnes prepares for motherhood by having her picture taken by celebrated photographer Cecil Beaton and Sir Hallam finds himself dragged into the abdication crisis facing the monarchy and makes a discovery that will change his life forever.

About this show

One of the most loved television series of all time is brought back to life in a sumptuous production with a fresh new cast. It's 1936, and six years since parlour maid Rose left 165 Eaton Place, fate brings her back as housekeeper to its new owners: Sir Hallam and his wife Lady Agnes, and Maud, Lady Holland, his mother. Rose soon finds she has her work cut out as she recruits a new 'downstairs' family to help run the elegance and finery if the 'upstairs' world, but in both, it soon becomes apparent there lies a labyrinth of secrets, lies and scandal.

Ratings and reviews

4.1

12 reviews

Abacab

December 8, 2013

The BBC in classic style have cancelled a superb programme. Bring it back BBC - listen to the fee payers instead of wasting OUR cash on rubbish programmes.

Dale Latham

October 9, 2013

The BBC should never have cancelled this series.

6 people found this review helpful

Amelie Taylor

January 10, 2014

This is soooooo good

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