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S1 E4 The Path of Duty

Drama

TV-14

49m

Oct 30, 1971

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

Season 1, 13 Episodes

Downstairs regulars Hudson, Rose and Mrs. Bridges are joined by a troublesome new chambermaid.

The Mistress and the Maids,

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

Matters get out of hand when the young servants mock their employers, who are away on holiday.

The Path of Duty,

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

A Suitable Marriage,

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

A Cry for Help,

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

Magic Casements,

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

I Dies from Love,

Emily the kitchen maid falls deeply in love with Mrs. van Groeben's young footman.

Why Is Her Door Locked?,

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

A Voice from the Past,

Elizabeth and James discover Sarah, their former under housemaid, starving and homeless in the East End.

The Swedish Tiger,

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

The Key of the Door,

Elizabeth becomes involved with a group of Bloomsbury intellectuals.

For Love of Love,

Elizabeth, now 21 years old, is determined to lead a modern, independent life but must battle convention.

Details

Upstairs, Downstairs

Drama

TV-14

5 Seasons

49m

The lives and fortunes of the Bellamy family and their staff at 165 Eaton Place play out against the social, political and historical backdrop of Edwardian London from 1903 to 1930.

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