A Present Sovreign (4 Sep. 1976)

A feisty, determined, kind hearted young woman embarks on her career 'to be the best cook in England,' when she's employed in the London home of a well connected aristocrat.

Director:

Bill Bain

Writers:

John Hawkesworth (creator), John Hawkesworth

Stars:

Gemma Jones, Christopher Cazenove, Donald Burton

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Gemma Jones	...	Louisa Trotter
Christopher Cazenove	...	Charlie Tyrrell
Donald Burton	...	Augustus Trotter
Bryan Coleman	...	Lord Henry Norton
Roger Hammond	...	Prince of Wales
Doreen Mantle	...	Mrs. Catchpole
June Brown	...	Mrs. Leyton
George Pravda	...	Monsieur Alex
Elizabeth Bennett	...	Jean
Victoria Plucknett	...	Mary
Susan Brown	...	Ivy
Stephen Kemble	...	Footman

Storyline

Louisa Trotter is a headstrong young woman who has one ambition in life: to become the best cook in England. She gets a job as an assistant cook under Chef de cuisine Monsieur Alex in the home of Lord Henry Norton. Louisa is sharp-tongued and holds her own but she also realizes that she has a lot to learn. When Lord Henry returns home early from his August holiday in Scotland and Monsieur Alex is still away, Louisa finds herself having to prepare a dinner for 10 guests - including the Prince of Wales.

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Plot Keywords:

new job | formal dinner | king edward vii | coin | french chef

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Release Date:

4 September 1976 (UK)

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