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What The Footman Saw
"What the Footman Saw" is the tenth episode of the third series of the British television series, ''Upstairs, Downstairs''. The episode is set in 1914. Cast * Colonel Harry Tewksbury (Bernard Archard) * Lord Charles Gilmour ( Anthony Ainley) * Gilmour's footman Joseph (Tony Bateman) * Trumper (Walter Horsbrugh) * Clough ( Thomas Heathcote) * Robert (Robin Sachs Robin Sachs (5 February 1951 – 1 February 2013) was an English actor, active in the theatre, television and films. He was also known for his voice-over work in films and video games. Born to a theatrical family, Sachs studied at the Royal Acad ...) * John (David Goodland) * Dillon's Clerk (Frank Tregear) Plot Edward Barnes goes as James Bellamy's footman for a weekend visit to Somerby, the country house of James' school-friend Lord "Bunny" Newbury. During his visit to Somerby Edward sees Lord Gilmour and Lady Tewkesbury together. Whilst socialising with fellow footmen in the Crown and Anchor public house, he ... [...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] |
Christopher Hodson (director)
Christopher John Hodson is a New Zealand barrister and judge, Judge Advocate General of the New Zealand Armed Forces, and the Chief Judge of the Court Martial of New Zealand. Early life Hodson was born in Masterton, where he grew up on his family's hill country farm. He graduated from the Victoria University of Wellington in 1966 with an LLB degree. Career Hodson was admitted to the Bar in 1966, and from 1966–82, was a Partner in Major Gooding & Partners in Masterton. In 1983, Hodson became a partner in Macalister Mazengarb Parkin & Rose in Wellington, before commencing practice as a barrister sole in 1991, where he specialised in medical and military law. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1998. He is Judge Advocate General of the New Zealand Armed Forces, and the Chief Judge of the Court Martial of New Zealand, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodwill To All Men
Goodwill to All Men is the tenth episode of the third series of the British television series, '' Upstairs, Downstairs''. The episode is set during Christmas 1913. It introduces Richard's ward Georgina Worsley (Lesley-Anne Down) and housemaid Daisy (Jacqueline Tong), both of whom remain central characters until the series' final episode. Cast ;Regular cast * Georgina (Lesley-Anne Down) * Daisy Peel (Jacqueline Tong) ;Guest cast * Lady Southwold (Cathleen Nesbitt) * Mrs. Peel ( Jennifer McEvoy) * Bill ( Dan Gillan) Plot Georgina Worsley (born 28 November 1895) arrives to live at Eaton Place in 1913. She is the step-daughter of Lady Marjorie's brother Hugo Talbot-Carey (the new Earl of Southwold). His new wife is the widow Marion Worsley, and mother of Georgina by her previous marriage. Georgina's natural father died in a hunting accident when she was six years old. Her mother and step-father die along with Lady Marjorie in the sinking of the ''RMS Titanic'' in 1912. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Perfect Stranger (Upstairs, Downstairs)
"A Perfect Stranger" is the tenth episode of the third series of the British television series, ''Upstairs, Downstairs''. The episode is set in 1914. Cast Guest cast * Gregory Wilmot ( Keith Barron) Plot Rose has become engaged to Gregory Walter Wilmot, a British sheep farmer living in Australia, who professes socialist views. They first meet on a tram in April 1914 when he accidentally sits on a plum cake she is carrying. They soon start courting. Gregory proposes on 12 April 1914 and gives Rose an engagement ring. Gregory takes Rose to visit his friends. There, a childhood friend (and former love interest) of Gregory's becomes jealous and sneeringly declares that Gregory would be marrying below himself should he wed Rose. His other friends are more supportive, and encourage her to marry him. Rose agrees to go back to Australia with him and become his wife, but hesitant and fearful, she changes her mind at the last minute. See also * Home Fires (Upstairs, Downstairs) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Archard
Bernard Joseph Archard (20 August 1916 – 1 May 2008) was an English actor who made many film and television appearances. Early life and career Archard was born in Fulham, London, where his father Alfred James Aloysius who was born in Marylebone was a jeweller. Bernard's paternal grandfather Alfred Charles Archard and great grandfather Henry Archard were clockmakers, watchmakers and jewellers in Mayfair, London during the 1800s. He was the maternal grandson of James Matthew Littleboy, Mayor of Fulham, 1906–07. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and in summer 1939 he appeared in the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, London, production of ''Twelfth Night''. As a conscientious objector during the Second World War, he worked on Quaker land. Television Archard's first major television role, reprising the like-titled radio show, was playing Lt Col. Oreste Pinto in the BBC wartime drama series ''Spycatcher'', which ran for four seasons between 1959 and 1961. His TV guest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Ainley
Anthony Ainley (20 August 1932 – 3 May 2004) was an English actor. He was the fourth actor to portray The Master (Doctor Who), the Master in ''Doctor Who''. Early life Ainley was born in Stanmore, Middlesex, the son of the actor Henry Ainley, on 20 August 1932, although his birth was not registered until January 1938 at around the time that he was admitted to the actors' orphanage. The birth certificates of Anthony and his brother Timothy identify their mother as Clarice Holmes and it is under this surname that they are recorded in the Official Register. Although no father is named on the birth certificates, Timothy's marriage certificate identifies Henry Ainley as his father. Under the name of Anthony Holmes, Ainley attended Cranleigh School from 1947 to 1950. His first job was as an insurance clerk, which was followed by a period at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, RADA. He won the Fabia Drake Prize for Comedy whilst at RADA. His half-brother, Richard Ainley, was also an act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Heathcote
Thomas Heathcote (9 September 1917 – 5 January 1986) was a British character actor, a former protégé of Laurence Olivier. He was educated at Bradfield College in Bradfield, near Reading in Berkshire, England. His films included '' A Night to Remember'' (1958), '' Village of the Damned'' (1960), ''Billy Budd'' (1962), '' A Man for All Seasons'' (1966), ''Night of the Big Heat'' (1967) and ''Quatermass and the Pit'' (1967). On television he had notable guest roles in ''Dixon of Dock Green'', ''The Prisoner'', ''Z-Cars'', ''The Onedin Line'' and ''Crossroads''. Heathcote was also a regular actor in BBC radio drama, notably in several series of Paul Temple. Selected filmography * ''Dance Hall'' (1950) - Fred * ''Cloudburst'' (1951) - Jackie * ''Malta Story'' (1953) - Soldier (uncredited) * ''The Sword and the Rose'' (1953) - Wrestling Second * ''The Red Beret'' (1953) - Alf * ''Blood Orange'' (1953) - Detective Sgt. Jessup * ''The Large Rope'' (1953) - James Gore * ''The Seek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Sachs
Robin Sachs (5 February 1951 – 1 February 2013) was an English actor, active in the theatre, television and films. He was also known for his voice-over work in films and video games. Born to a theatrical family, Sachs studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and made a theatrical and screen career, working his way up from supporting parts in the 1970s to leading roles from the 1980s. He made his later career in America, and became known for his role of Ethan Rayne in the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. Early life and early career Sachs was born in London, the elder of two sons of the South African-born actor Leonard Sachs and the English actress Eleanor Summerfield.Robin Sachs" ''The Telegraph'', 1 March 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2018. Also online a [...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] |
