This is a well written, made and acted series that, apart from the historical inaccuracies, is flawed by the social cleansing of the Downton class. Both Downton Abbey and The English Game depict upper classes as actually being quite decent folk who have the misfortune of nanny and attending Eton but when confronted by the real poverty and despair that their power inflicts and depends on, have an epiphany of social conscience. This nudge action is designed to distract the viewer's attention from the inequality of that time which remains to this day disguised by flat screens and sofas but in some ways worse. By all means watch tihe show but see it in the present context where those in power with their beautiful stately homes, wives and children all care nothing for the rest of the nation.
Review of The English Game
