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The New Man (Upstairs, Downstairs)
"The New Man" is the first episode of the second series of the British television series, '' Upstairs, Downstairs''. The episode is set in the summer of 1908. Cast ;Guest cast *Colin Cunningham (Milkman) * Bill Burridge (Muffin Man) * Lilian Padmore (Nanny) * Joanna Robbins (Maid) * Andrew Pitcher * Lori Portugal (Children) Plot Without consulting her daughter, Lady Marjorie has engaged a house cook for Elizabeth and her new husband, the effete show-off and moderately famous (but not financially successful) poet Lawrence. On a flight of fancy, Lawrence insists on engaging a valet, rather than the more economical alternative of a mere boot-boy. Despite not being consulted, and not being given a chance to manage the household budget, Elizabeth has to bear the cost out of her moderate dowry. Thomas Watkins applies for the job as valet and is engaged to start after a superficial interview by Lawrence, whom he quickly assesses as a complete pushover. Meanwhile, Lawrence increasing ... [...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] |
Lady Marjorie Bellamy
The Lady Marjorie Helen Sybil Bellamy (''nee'' Talbot-Carey; 6 May 1860 or 12 July 1864 – 15 April 1912) is a fictional character in the ITV Network, ITV drama ''Upstairs, Downstairs (1971 TV series), Upstairs, Downstairs''. She was portrayed by Rachel Gurney. Early life Lady Marjorie was born on 6 May 1860, or 12 July 1864, at Southwold, Wiltshire in the home of her wealthy parents, Walter Talbot-Carey, 12th Earl of Southwold and Mabel, the Countess of Southwold. She has one brother, Hugo, Viscount Ashby, who later becomes 13th Earl of Southwold. She also has a paternal aunt and uncle and cousin, who succeed Hugo as Earl of Southwold. Inconsistency of dates The episode "A Family Gathering" has the Bellamys celebrating Lady Marjorie's birthday on the same day as Edward VII of the United Kingdom, The King died, 6 May. In the episode "Desirous of Change", however, her birthday is said to be 12 July. Marriage and children Despite parental objections, she marries the you ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Buck
This is an alphabetical list of characters from the ITV (TV network), ITV drama series ''Upstairs, Downstairs (1971 TV series), Upstairs, Downstairs'', which aired from 1971 to 1975. Cast ; Key : Main character, Regular cast (4 or more episodes) : Recurring character, Recurring cast (2–3 episodes) : Guest appearance, Guest cast (1 episode) ''Upstairs'' Bellamy family Lady Marjorie Bellamy Portrayed by Rachel Gurney, Lady Marjorie Helen Sybil Bellamy (née Lady Marjorie Helen Sybil Talbot-Carey; 6 May 1860 or 12 July 1864 – 15 April 1912) is the wife of Richard Bellamy and the mother of James and Elizabeth. In the summer of 1906, she has an affair with a much younger man, Charles Victor Hammond, a captain in the Khyber Rifles and a friend of her son James. Lady Marjorie continues to employ their under-parlour maid Sarah when she becomes pregnant and then miscarries the illegitimate child of James. Blackmail for Lady Marjorie's affair later helps her chauffeur and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |