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Upstairs, Downstairs

  • TV Series
  • 1971–19751971–1975
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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Anthony Andrews and Lesley-Anne Down in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
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Drama

The trials of the British aristocratic Bellamy family and their household staff.The trials of the British aristocratic Bellamy family and their household staff.The trials of the British aristocratic Bellamy family and their household staff.

IMDb RATING
8.4/10
3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,996
204
  • Creator
    • Eileen Atkins
  • Stars
    • Gordon Jackson
    • David Langton
    • Jean Marsh
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Eileen Atkins
  • Stars
    • Gordon Jackson
    • David Langton
    • Jean Marsh
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 41User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 14 wins & 20 nominations total

    Episodes68

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    Videos70

    Upstairs, Downstairs: The Ultimate Collection
    Trailer 1:53
    Upstairs, Downstairs: The Ultimate Collection
    Upstairs Downstairs: An Object Of Value
    Trailer 1:10
    Upstairs Downstairs: An Object Of Value
    Upstairs Downstairs: Laugh A Little Louder Please
    Trailer 1:05
    Upstairs Downstairs: Laugh A Little Louder Please
    Upstairs Downstairs: An Old Flame
    Trailer 1:05
    Upstairs Downstairs: An Old Flame
    Upstairs Downstairs: Wanted-A Good Home
    Trailer 1:04
    Upstairs Downstairs: Wanted-A Good Home
    Upstairs Downstairs: Joke Over
    Trailer 1:12
    Upstairs Downstairs: Joke Over
    Upstairs Downstairs: Another Year
    Trailer 1:04
    Upstairs Downstairs: Another Year
    Upstairs Downstairs: On With The Dance
    Trailer 1:05
    Upstairs Downstairs: On With The Dance
    Upstairs Downstairs: A Patriotic Offering
    Trailer 1:06
    Upstairs Downstairs: A Patriotic Offering
    Upstairs Downstairs: Will Ye No Come Back Again
    Trailer 1:07
    Upstairs Downstairs: Will Ye No Come Back Again
    Upstairs Downstairs: The Understudy
    Trailer 1:07
    Upstairs Downstairs: The Understudy
    Upstairs Downstairs: Whither Shall I Wander?
    Trailer 1:06
    Upstairs Downstairs: Whither Shall I Wander?

    Photos106

    Christopher Beeny, Karen Dotrice, Gareth Hunt, Gordon Jackson, and Jean Marsh in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
    Joan Benham and Gordon Jackson in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
    Hannah Gordon in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
    Christopher Beeny and Jacqueline Tong in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
    Gordon Jackson in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
    Simon Williams in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
    Gordon Jackson and David Langton in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
    Christopher Beeny in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
    Nicola Pagett and Simon Williams in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
    Meg Wynn Owen in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
    Pauline Collins in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
    Angela Baddeley, Gordon Jackson, Jean Marsh, Jenny Tomasin, and Jacqueline Tong in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)

    Top cast

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    Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson
    • Hudsonas Hudson
    60 episodes60 eps • 1971–1975
    David Langton
    David Langton
    • Richard Bellamyas Richard Bellamy
    56 episodes56 eps • 1971–1975
    Jean Marsh
    Jean Marsh
    • Roseas Rose
    54 episodes54 eps • 1971–1975
    Angela Baddeley
    Angela Baddeley
    • Mrs. Bridgesas Mrs. Bridges
    53 episodes53 eps • 1971–1975
    Christopher Beeny
    Christopher Beeny
    • Edwardas Edward
    46 episodes46 eps • 1971–1975
    Jenny Tomasin
    Jenny Tomasin
    • Rubyas Ruby
    41 episodes41 eps • 1972–1975
    Simon Williams
    Simon Williams
    • James Bellamyas James Bellamy
    38 episodes38 eps • 1971–1975
    Jacqueline Tong
    Jacqueline Tong
    • Daisy Peelas Daisy Peel
    32 episodes32 eps • 1973–1975
    Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down
    • Georgina Worsleyas Georgina Worsley
    22 episodes22 eps • 1973–1975
    Meg Wynn Owen
    Meg Wynn Owen
    • Hazel Bellamyas Hazel Bellamy…
    21 episodes21 eps • 1973–1974
    Rachel Gurney
    Rachel Gurney
    • Lady Marjorie Bellamyas Lady Marjorie Bellamy
    21 episodes21 eps • 1971–1973
    Joan Benham
    Joan Benham
    • Lady Prudence Fairfaxas Lady Prudence Fairfax
    16 episodes16 eps • 1971–1975
    Raymond Huntley
    Raymond Huntley
    • Sir Geoffrey Dillonas Sir Geoffrey Dillon
    15 episodes15 eps • 1971–1975
    Nicola Pagett
    Nicola Pagett
    • Elizabeth Kirbridgeas Elizabeth Kirbridge…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1971–1973
    Pauline Collins
    Pauline Collins
    • Sarahas Sarah
    13 episodes13 eps • 1971–1973
    Patsy Smart
    Patsy Smart
    • Robertsas Roberts…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1971–1973
    Hannah Gordon
    Hannah Gordon
    • Virginia Bellamyas Virginia Bellamy…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1974–1975
    Gareth Hunt
    Gareth Hunt
    • Frederickas Frederick…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1974–1975
    • Creator
      • Eileen Atkins
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    The series follows the lives of both the family and the servants in the London townhouse at 165 Eaton Place. Richard Bellamy, the head of the household, is a member of Parliament, and his wife a member of the titled aristocracy. Belowstairs, Hudson, the Scottish butler directs and guides the other servants about their tasks and (sometimes) their proper place. Real-life events from 1903-1930 are incorporated into the stories of the Bellamy household. —Kathy Li
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Rachel Gurney loathed her character (Lady Marjorie) and was written out of the series at her own request. This was achieved by having her make a journey to Canada on the ill-fated maiden voyage of Titanic.
    • Goofs
      Hamish and Dorothy Matthews' names are spelt Mathews in the credits of episode 3.11 and Matthews in episode 4.6
    • Quotes

      Edward Barnes, footman: Arabella? That's a COW'S name!

    • Connections
      Edited into Upstairs Downstairs Remembered: 25th Anniversary (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      The Edwardians: Theme from Upstairs Downstairs
      (uncredited)

      Composed by Alexander Faris

      [series theme tune]

    User reviews41

    Review
    Top review
    Still pure magic.........
    Having first watched this series as a mere boy of 10 years in the early 70's, it is indeed a pleasure to see it being repeated on UK cable TV as I write.

    To me, it has lost none of it's charm and appeal, particularly the richness of characters, characters which were allowed to develop fully over the period it was screened.

    If you haven't seen this, make an effort to do so - it was and is one of the most beautifully written and acted British drama series to grace the screen.
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    • Sep 3, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 1971 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das Haus am Eaton Place
    • Filming locations
      • 65 Eaton Place, Belgravia, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • London Weekend Television (LWT)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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