About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
1971
Seasons
5
Episodes
68
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.8/10
Votes
31
Genre
Drama
Status
Ended
Network
ITV1
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
On Trial
November 1903: Clemence, young and inexperienced, is hired on a trial basis by Lady Marjorie, who decides Clemence is not an appropriate name for someone in service and changes it …
S01E02
The Mistress and the Maids
June 1904: An artist, commissioned to paint Lady Marjorie's portrait, takes a shine to Sarah and convinces her to pose for him. The painting, depicting Sarah and her roommate, is a…
S01E03
Board Wages
August 1904: Finding themselves alone and having the run of the house, the junior servants indulge in a night of wild partying. When James, the Bellamy's son, show up unexpectedly,…
S01E04
The Path of Duty
May 1905: When Elizabeth returns home from abroad, her parents plan her debut into society, but the spirited young girl has little interest. She reluctantly agrees, but at the last…
S01E05
A Suitable Marriage
December 1905: Elizabeth falls for a young German baron, whom her father is suspicious of. Richard quickly uncovers the Baron's secret, but as it turns out, Baron Klaus von Rimmer …
S01E06
A Cry for Help
October 1906: Mary, the new housemaid confides in Richard that she's pregnant, the result of an assault by a man who drunkenly forced himself on her. Insisting he must bear respons…
S01E07
Magic Casements
Summer 1906: Captain Hammond, a handsome young friend of James', graciously agrees to escort Lady Marjorie to the opera. Feeling a strong mutual attraction, they quickly realize ho…
S01E08
I Dies from Love
April 1907: Believing destiny brought them together, Emily, the scruffy kitchen maid, falls deeply and hopelessly in love with a footman named William. When his mistress, Mrs. Van …
S01E09
Why is Her Door Locked?
November 1907: Everyone's been concerned about Mrs. Bridges, who's been despondent ever since Emily's suicide, but when they discover she took a baby from his pram when his mother …
S01E10
A Voice from the Past
Autumn 1908: While providing food for the homeless, James and Elizabeth are surprised to run into Sarah whose been living on the street. Elizabeth insists upon taking her back to E…
S01E11
The Swedish Tiger
James is visited by his friend Axel Ryttsen, a Swedish Army captain who lives for taking risks. With him is his valet, the handsome and charismatic Torkel Kraft. There is some sche…
S01E12
The Key of the Door
Winter 1908: Elizabeth befriends a bunch of Bohemian-types, but is drawn to two in particular: Evelyn Larkin, a radical Socialist extremist, and her lover, Lawrence Kirbridge, a ha…
S01E13
For Love of Love
June 1909: Elizabeth and Lawrence Kirbridge have fallen in love and, refusing to conform to society's rules, announce their plan to live together without marriage, resulting in pre…
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period drama
master servant relationship
social change
Questions about Upstairs, Downstairs
How many seasons does Upstairs, Downstairs have?
Upstairs, Downstairs has 5 seasons and 68 episodes total.
Who created Upstairs, Downstairs?
Upstairs, Downstairs was created by John Hawkesworth and first aired in 1971.
What genre is Upstairs, Downstairs?
Upstairs, Downstairs is a Drama series.
Who stars in Upstairs, Downstairs?
The cast of Upstairs, Downstairs includes Christopher Beeny, Gordon Jackson, Jacqueline Tong, Jenny Tomasin, Angela Baddeley.
What is the TMDB rating for Upstairs, Downstairs?
Upstairs, Downstairs has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 based on 31 votes.
