"A House Divided" is the second episode of the third series of the British television series, '' Upstairs, Downstairs''. The episode is set in 1912.

Guest cast

* Stallinbrass —

Arthur Brough Arthur Brough (born Frederick Arthur Baker; 26 February 1905 – 28 May 1978) was a British actor and theatre founder, producer and director best known for portraying the character of bumbling senior menswear salesman Ernest Grainger on the BBC ...

* Mr. Arthur Forrest — Leonard Trolley * Roberts —

Patsy Smart Patsy Smart (14 August 1918 – 6 February 1996) was an English actress, best remembered for her performance as Miss Roberts in the 1970s ITV television drama '' Upstairs, Downstairs''. She also appeared in: ''Danger Man'', '' Only When I Laug ...

Plot

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 drama '' Upstairs, Downstairs''. She was portrayed by Rachel Gurney. Early life Lady Marjorie ...

, her brother Hugo Talbot-Carey (the Earl of Southwold), and his new wife (widow Marion Worsley) die in the sinking of the RMS ''Titanic''. Her lady's maid, Miss Roberts survives the sinking but Lady Marjorie perishes, her last known words being uttered to her maid—"Keep this for me, Roberts"—as she hands over her jewellery box. After being listed as missing, Miss Roberts shows up at 165 Eaton Place, to the astonishment of the household, having not been on the list of survivors. Miss Roberts refuses to let anyone touch the jewellery box, believing she is keeping it for Lady Marjorie. She is however emotionally disturbed by the sinking and loss of Lady Marjorie, taking the blame personally. Richard's new secretary, Hazel Forrest, wins the hearts of all when she very gently persuades Miss Roberts to open the box. That means accepting that Lady Marjorie is gone and Miss Roberts breaks down as she cries, "I tried to save her! I tried to make them he life boatgo back! I tried to save my Lady."'' A House Divided - Updown.org.uk''
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References

Upstairs, Downstairs (series 3) episodes 1973 British television episodes Fiction set in 1913 {{tv-episode-stub