Upstairs, Downstairs

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 in the East End.

The arrival 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.

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