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Season 5 – Upstairs, Downstairs

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The lives and fortunes of the Bellamy family and their below-stairs servant staff at 165 Eaton Place play out against the social, political and historical backdrop of Edwardian London from 1903 to 1930.

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Episode 1 Aired Sep 7, 1975 On With the Dance At the war's conclusion, family concerns focus upon Richard's future plans with his new wife, Virginia. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 14, 1975 A Place in the World James, having been released from the army as an invalid, decides upon politics as a worthwhile occupation. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 21, 1975 Laugh a Little Louder, Please In keeping with the hysterical gaiety of the Roaring '20s, James and Georgina give a fancy-dress party -- which ends in tragedy. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 28, 1975 The Joy Ride Anxiety grips the household when James and his attractive young stepmother fail to return from an airplane ride. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 5, 1975 Wanted, a Good Home Virginia's son goes off to boarding school and her daughter acquires a governess and a puppy, which causes a major upset in the Bellamy household. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 12, 1975 An Old Flame Bored James faces scandal when he becomes involved with an old love now married to his best friend. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 19, 1975 Disillusion The household suspects the worst when Hudson is spotted at the Wembley Exhibition with a young woman. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 26, 1975 Such a Lovely Man Virginia creates a dilemma for the Bellamys by accepting an invitation from a wealthy, influential man. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 2, 1975 The Nine Day Wonder The chaos of the 1926 General Strike causes difficulty in maintaining discipline among the serving staff. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 9, 1975 The Understudy The Bellamys are about to have an important dinner party, and suddenly, Hudson is unable to take charge. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 16, 1975 Alberto Georgina's friendship with a wild society girl leads to a row at a London film studio and a servant's resignation. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 23, 1975 Will Ye No' Come Back Again? The servants cope with rustic conditions at a fishing lodge; James reveals feelings for Georgina. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 30, 1975 Joke Over Georgina's (Lesley-Anne Down) renewed associations with an irresponsible group of young socialites results in tragedy. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 7, 1975 Noblesse Oblige The Marquis of Stockbridge (Anthony Andrews) ignores parental disapproval and asks Georgina to marry him. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 14, 1975 All the King's Horses The 1929 U.S. stock market crash affects the household's financial well-being, from master to servant. Details Episode 16 Aired Dec 21, 1975 Whither Shall I Wander? After Richard is faced with retirement from public life and Georgina gets married, the servants realize they are nearing the end of an era. Details
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Season Info

Director
Bill Bain, Christopher Hodson, Simon Langton, Derek Bennett, James Ormerod, Cyril Coke
Executive Producer
Rex Firkin
Screenwriter
Jeremy Paul, Rosemary Anne Sisson, John Hawkesworth, Alfred Shaughnessy
Network
ITV
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 7, 1975