"The House of Eliott" (1991) TV series 1991-1994

User Rating:

8.0/10   

Creators:

Eileen Atkins
Jean Marsh

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

31 August 1991 (UK)

Genre:

Drama

Plot Keywords:

Fashion | 1920s | Filmmaker | Period Piece | Women's Liberation

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 4 nominations

Cast

Stella Gonet	...	Beatrice Eliott (34 episodes, 1991-1994)
Louise Lombard	...	Evangeline Eliott (34 episodes, 1991-1994)
Aden Gillett	...	Jack Maddox (26 episodes, 1991-1994)
Judy Flynn	...	Madge Howell / ... (26 episodes, 1991-1994)
Cathy Murphy	...	Tilly Watkins (25 episodes, 1991-1994)
Diana Rayworth	...	Betty (16 episodes, 1991-1993)
Victoria Alcock	...	Agnes (16 episodes, 1991-1993)

Runtime:

UK:50 min (34 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

24 Berkeley Square, Bristol, England, UK

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Trivia:

The last major drama series to be made at BBC Television Centre.

The House of Eliot is simply irresistible!

I remember when A&E aired this series on Sunday evenings. Oh how I envied being in London, anyway Stella Gonet and Louise Lombard are both stars of this series as two sisters who operate a fashion business in London, England. A terrific supporting cast like Victoria Alcock, Cathy Murphy, and others help support the leading actresses. Of course, the creators of the show was Dame Eileen Atkins and Jean Marsh better known for Upstairs, Downstairs. Anyway, the story is quite soap opera at times but it is irresistible too. They are true to the time period as possible they can. They opened the doors much like other British series. Sadly, the show only lasted three seasons which is not that unusual in British programming. Unfortunately, a series season ranges from 6-10 episodes a season. Oh my, the British soaps air about four or five times a week.