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None of that behaviour in my kitchen.
Upstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood, surviving social change, political upheaval, scandals, and the horrors of the First World War.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Upstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood, surviving social change, political upheaval, scandals, and the horrors of the First World War.
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Episode 1
In a gesture of goodwill, the Bellamys offer generous hospitality to a family of Belgian refugees and Edward is feeling increased pressure to enlist.
Directed by Derek BennettWritten by Rosemary Anne SissonGuest stars Elma Soiron, Karen Glaser, Cyril Cross, Lala Lloyd, Ian Hoare, Lisa Moss, Joyce Heron, Christopher Beeny
Episode 2
James is home on leave and offers a realistic account of what is really happening on the front and Daisy and Edward announce their engagement to Hudson.
Directed by Derek BennettWritten by John HawkesworthGuest stars Simon Williams, Edward Underdown, Miles Bennett, Ena Baga, Barrie Cookson, Christopher Beeny, Jenny Tomasin, Meg Wynn Owen
Episode 3
The sinking of the Lusitania has Hudson on a tirade and his anti-German fervor pervade the servants hall. Upstairs, Richard is made Civil Lord of the Admiralty in the newly-formed coalition government.
Directed by Bill BainWritten by Jeremy PaulGuest stars Timothy Peters, Gertan Klauber, Freda Dowie, Robert Swann, Giles Watling, Keith Jayne, Jenny Tomasin, Meg Wynn Owen
Episode 4
Edward and Daisy marry before he's sent to France and Georgina becomes a volunteer nurse. Ruby surprises everyone with a surprise announcement.
Directed by Christopher HodsonWritten by Alfred ShaughnessyGuest stars Simon Williams, Kevin Moran, Mike Fields, Neville Barber, Dennis Blanch, Edward Hammond, James Woolley, Barbara Atkinson
Episode 5
James yearns for a regimental post at the front and Rose volunteers to become a conductorette as the war rages on.
Directed by Derek BennettWritten by Rosemary Anne SissonGuest stars Simon Williams, Valerie Lush, Barrie Cookson, Betty England, Betty Romaine, Polly Williams, Richenda Carey, Mel Churcher
Episode 6
The reappearance of Gregory Wilmot throws Rose into a tailspin. Lady Prudence butts heads with Helen over a tea party for wounded officers.
Directed by Bill BainWritten by Jeremy PaulGuest stars Julia Sutton, Keith Barron, Audrey Joyce, Auriol Smith, John Lyons, Robert McBain, Meg Wynn Owen, Jacqueline Tong
Episode 7
Hazel has a little fling with Lt. Jack Dyson, whom she met at the tea party for wounded officers, and is seen by one of her lady acquaintances. James and Georgina meet in France and share a moment of passion.
Directed by Raymond MenmuirWritten by John HawkesworthGuest stars Simon Williams, Celia Imrie, Joyce Heron, Andrew Ray, Mel Churcher, Neville Hughes, Richard Owens, Venetia Maxwell
Episode 8
Sadly, perhaps inevitably, a double dose of tragic news arrives for those at Eaton Place.
Directed by Raymond MenmuirWritten by Elizabeth Jane HowardGuest stars Eileen Way, Helena McCarthy, Graham Leaman, Meg Wynn Owen, Jacqueline Tong
Episode 9
This difficult year finally comes to bumpy close. Helen and Richard meet Mrs. Charles Hamilton who wants Richard to help get her pet project off the ground. Edward is home on leave but all is not well. A bombing in London brings a familiar face back to Eaton Place.
Directed by Cyril CokeWritten by Alfred ShaughnessyGuest stars Christopher Beeny, Jenny Tomasin, Meg Wynn Owen, Jacqueline Tong, Hannah Gordon, Raymond Huntley
Episode 10
Lady Prudence commandeers the Bellamy drawing room for a worthy cause. Another London bombing, another close call, and another tragedy is heaped upon the tattered nerves of those at Eaton Place.
Directed by Bill BainWritten by Rosemary Anne SissonGuest stars Robin Bailey, Phyllida Law, Alfred Maron, Christopher Good, Fanny Rowe, Christopher Beeny, Jenny Tomasin, Jacqueline Tong
Episode 11
Grasping at straws, the Bellamy family continue to search for any information to indicate James is still alive, but when Trooper Frederick Norton, James' servant, arrives to deliver James' personal belongings, Hazel loses all hope.
Directed by Christopher HodsonWritten by Jeremy PaulGuest stars Simon Williams, Celia Imrie, Gareth Hunt, Brian Badcoe, Patricia Macrae, Ann Martin, Christopher Beeny, Jenny Tomasin
Episode 12
Virginia Hamilton returns to Eaton Place, seeking Richard's advice for her son who is facing a court martial. Meanwhile, Edward is scheduled to go back to France, and James is wallowing in self-pity.
Directed by Raymond MenmuirWritten by John HawkesworthGuest stars Simon Williams, Richard Reeves, Hilary Minster, Laurence Harrington, Anthony Nash, Peter Whitaker, Christopher Beeny, Jenny Tomasin
Episode 13
Rose receives excellent news, James is depressed about his slow recovery, Richard is courting Virginia, and the Great War is winding down to a victorious conclusion, but there's still one more casualty to be claimed.
Directed by Christopher HodsonWritten by Alfred ShaughnessyGuest stars Simon Williams, Christopher Beeny, Jenny Tomasin, Meg Wynn Owen, Jacqueline Tong, Hannah Gordon, Anthony Woodruff, Lesley-Anne Down
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Gordon JacksonAngus Hudson
Jean MarshRose Buck
Simon WilliamsJames Bellamy
Jacqueline TongDaisy Peel
Anthony AinleyLord Charles Gilmour
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