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Desirous Of Change
"Desirous of Change" is the sixth episode of the third series of the British television series, '' Upstairs, Downstairs''. The episode is set in 1913. Cast * Angela Browne Angela Browne (14 June 1938 – 20 June 2001) was a British actress. She had a recurring role in the early 1960s crime series '' Ghost Squad''. She also appeared in episodes of shows such as ''Danger Man'', ''No Hiding Place'', ''The Saint'', ' ... (Contesse Lili de Ternay) * Sandor Eles (Kurt Schnabel) * Janet Lees Price (Gwyneth Davies) Plot Richard Bellamy has a brief, steamy affair with a Vienna-born French Countess de Ternay, which ends on wistfully friendly terms when they both realise neither has the wealth that their public appearances imply. Gwyneth Davies falls in love with Richard Bellamy and goes away telling that it's time for her to leave for she is "desirous of change". References Upstairs, Downstairs (series 3) episodes 1973 British television episodes Fiction set in 1913 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upstairs, Downstairs (1971 TV Series)
''Upstairs, Downstairs'' is a British television drama series produced by London Weekend Television (LWT) for ITV. It ran for 68 episodes divided into five series on ITV from 1971 to 1975. Set in a large townhouse at 165, Eaton Place in Belgravia in central London, the series depicts the servants—"downstairs"—and their masters, the family—"upstairs"—between the years 1903 and 1930, and shows the slow decline of the British aristocracy. Great events feature prominently in each episode but minor or gradual changes are also noted. The show may be regarded as a document of the social and technological changes that occurred during those 27 years, including the Edwardian period, women's suffrage, the First World War, the Roaring Twenties, and the Wall Street Crash. It was a ratings success for ITV and received outstanding acclaim worldwide, winning multiple awards. A BBC Wales and ''Masterpiece''-produced continuation, ''Upstairs Downstairs'', was broadcast by BBC One in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fay Weldon
Fay Weldon CBE, FRSL (born Franklin Birkinshaw; 22 September 1931 – 4 January 2023) was an English author, essayist and playwright. Over the course of her 55-year writing career, she published 31 novels, including ''Puffball'' (1980), '' The Cloning of Joanna May'' (1989), '' Wicked Women'' (1995)'' and The Bulgari Connection'' (2000), but was most well-known as the writer of ''The Life and Loves of a She-Devil'' (1983) which was televised by the BBC in 1986. Married three times and with four children, Weldon was a self-declared feminist. Her work features what she described as "overweight, plain women". She said there were many reasons why she became a feminist, including the "appalling" lack of equal opportunities and the myth that women were supported by male relatives. Early life Weldon was born Franklin Birkinshaw to a literary family in Birmingham, England, on 22 September 1931. Her maternal grandfather, Edgar Jepson (1863–1938), her uncle Selwyn Jepson and her m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lionel Harris , a defense in the game of bridge
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__TOC__ Lionel may refer to: Name *Lionel (given name) Places *Lionel, Lewis, a village in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland *Lionel Town, Jamaica, a settlement Brands and enterprises *Lionel, LLC, an American designer and importer of toy trains and model railroads, which owns the trademarks and most of the product rights associated with Lionel Corp., but is not directly related *Lionel Corporation, an American manufacturer and retailer of toy trains and model railroads Other uses *Lionel (bridge) Lionel is a contract bridge bidding convention used in defense against an opposing 1NT openings. Using Lionel, over a 1NT opening of the opponents: :* a double is conventional and denotes spades and a lower suit (4-4 or longer), :* a 2/2 overcall de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose's Pigeon
"Rose's Pigeon " is the fifth episode of the third series of the British television series, '' Upstairs, Downstairs''. The episode is set in 1913. Cast * George Innes George Innes (born 8 March 1938) is a British actor. Stage career Innes was born in Stepney, East London, and began his career on the stage with the National Theatre of Great Britain under Laurence Olivier. Before that, he trained at Toynbee ... ( Alfred Harris) * Leon Sinden (Det. Inspector Bowles) * Bernard Barnsley (Police Sergeant) Plot In 1906: Rose catches footman Alfred Harris and German Baron Klaus von Rimmer having sexual relations. The men flee to Germany after Alfred discovers the Baron is to be arrested as a spy, and tips him off. In the present year 1913: Alfred Harris returns to the house Eaton Place in 1913 seeking refuge after murdering his new employer and (it is implied) lover. Rose, the head house parlour maid, is shocked when Alfred turns up at Eaton Place one night. He claims he's b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Word Of Honour (Upstairs, Downstairs)
"Word of Honour" is the seventh episode of the third series of the British television series, ''Upstairs, Downstairs''. The episode is set in 1913. Cast * Jack Challen ( John Horsley) * Bunting (Edward Palmer) * Arthur Naws ( Kenneth Watson) * Henry Pritchett MP ( Peter Cellier) * Johnson Munby MP (Anthony Sharp Dennis Anthony John Sharp (16 June 1915 – 23 July 1984) was an English actor, writer and director. Stage career Anthony Sharp was a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and made his stage debut in February 1938 ...) * Sir William Trevanion KC MP ( Geoffrey Lumsden) * Sir Percy Devenish MP (Alastair Hunter) * Reuben Chantry MP (John Gabriel) Plot Jack Challen gives Richard Bellamy an insider's investment tip, by telling him that the shares of Cartwright Engineering will soon rise. In return, Richard gives his word of honour and promises not to disclose his source. Henry Pritchett is a Parliamentary opponent and thinks that Richa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angela Browne
Angela Browne (14 June 1938 – 20 June 2001) was a British actress. She had a recurring role in the early 1960s crime series '' Ghost Squad''. She also appeared in episodes of shows such as ''Danger Man'', ''No Hiding Place'', ''The Saint'', '' The Avengers'', ''The Prisoner'', '' Upstairs, Downstairs'' and ''Minder''. In 1966 she appeared in the Norman Wisdom comedy film ''Press for Time''. Personal life She was married to actor Francis Matthews from 1963 until her death; they had three sons together. They appeared in the 1962 TV miniseries ''The Dark Island'' and the 1967 film ''Just Like a Woman'', and also co-starred in a 1970 episode of his show ''Paul Temple''. Browne gave up acting in 1990. Death Browne died on 20 June 2001 at the age of 63. She was survived by her husband, actor Francis Matthews and their three sons, Damien, Paul and Dominic. Matthews died thirteen years later on 14 June 2014 at the age of 86. Selected filmography Film * ''Carry On Nurse'' (1959) â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Lees Price
Janet Lees Price (19 April 1943 – 22 May 2012) was a British actress who appeared in television programmes including: ''Emergency – Ward 10'', ''Z-Cars'', '' The First Lady'', '' Softly, Softly'', ''Dixon of Dock Green'', '' Upstairs, Downstairs'', ''Within These Walls'', ''Blake's 7'', ''By the Sword Divided'', ''The Bill'' and ''Agatha Christie's Poirot''. She was married to actor Paul Darrow, best known for his role as Kerr Avon in the BBC's science-fiction television series ''Blake's 7 ''Blake's 7'' (sometimes styled ''Blakes7'') is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. Four 13-episode series were broadcast on BBC1 between 1978 and 1981. It was created by Terry Nation, who also wrote the first ...''. She died on 22 May 2012 after a long illness. References External links * 1943 births British television actresses British soap opera actresses 2012 deaths {{UK-tv-actor-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upstairs, Downstairs (series 3) Episodes
Upstairs Downstairs may refer to: Television * ''Upstairs, Downstairs'' (1971 TV series), a British TV series broadcast on ITV from 1971 to 1975 * ''Upstairs Downstairs'' (2010 TV series), a sequel of the ITV series broadcast on the BBC from 2010 Music *'' Upstairs/Downstairs'', a 2007 album by The Ergs! *''Upstairs Downstairs'', a 2000 live album by Radio Massacre International *"Upstairs Downstairs", a 1971 TV series theme song issued as a single by Mantovani 1973 *"Upstairs, Downstairs", a song by Herman's Hermits from the 1967 album '' Blaze'' Other uses *"Upstairs Downstairs", a maze game for the Unisys ICON See also * '' Royal Upstairs Downstairs'', a 2011 British teledocumentary *'' Upstairs and Downstairs'', a 1959 British film starring Claudia Cardinale * ''Upstairs and Downstairs'' (1925 film), a German film * '' Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs'', a 1973 book by Tomie dePaola {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 British Television Episodes
Events January * January 1 - The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 15 – Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, U.S. President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. * January 17 – Ferdinand Marcos becomes President for Life of the Philippines. * January 20 – Richard Nixon is Second inauguration of Richard Nixon, sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. Nixon is the only person to have been sworn in twice as President (First inauguration of Richard Nixon, 1969, Second inauguration of Richard Nixon, 1973) and Vice President of the United States (First inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953, Second inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1957). * January 22 ** George Foreman defeats Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight world boxing championship. ** A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
