One of the most popular series to come out of the United Kingdom, Upstairs Downstairs ran for 68 episodes and five seasons (called series overseas), from 1971 until 1975. The TV show tells the story of the servants (who are downstairs) and their masters (who live upstairs) in a large townhouse in London.
Upstairs Downstairs ended with parlormaid Rose (Jean Marsh) walking through the empty rooms of 165 Eaton Place (which is up for sale) in 1930. She ponders moments of her past there and then moves on.
The BBC has now picked up the series and created a sixth season. It’s six years later and Rose, who now runs a maid hiring service, returns to become housekeeper to the new owners; Sir Hallam Holland (Ed Stoppard), his wife Lady Agnes (Keeley Hawes), and his mother, Lady Maud Holland (Eileen Atkins). Rose soon finds she has her work cut out for her as she recruits a new “downstairs” family to help run the elegance and finery of the “upstairs” world. It becomes apparent that there’s a labyrinth of secrets, lies and scandal on both levels of the townhouse.
The BBC ran the new season in December and has now released it on DVD. You can purchase Upstairs Downstairs for $24.99 or you can also try to win a copy here. To enter, you need to merely post a comment below.You can enter once per day.
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Guidelines: This giveaway is open to participants with a United States mailing address only. (International readers can enter if they have a friend in the States who can accept their prizes by mail.) Many may enter but one person will win. You must be 18 and older to enter and no purchase is necessary. Contest ends May 22, 2011.
UPDATE: Congratulations to Bradley who won this DVD set in our contest. Thanks to everyone who played and we’ve got more contests coming!
Another chance, please.
I didn’t see this when it was on but loved the original show.
Entering again!
I’d like a chance at this.
You don’t need to see the first five seasons to appreciate this one. All you need to know is that 1) Rose Buck worked at 165 Eaton Place as a maid for over 30 years for the Bellamy family until the family left the house in 1930. 2) Rose has a lot of memories regarding the house, and she returns 6 years later to help the new owners as a housekeeper. 3) Mr. Hudson was the Bellamy’s butler and Mrs. Bridges was their cook.
I’ve never heard of the show,but it sounds interesting.If I win this,it would be a nice start for me to begin to watch.
Another entry, please.
looks like one me mom would like
Entering again. : )
Yes, the older series is superb.
I liked the old series as well.
Future installments of the new version of UD are planned.
The new series is well written and acted!!
The original Upstairs Downstairs was my step dad’s favorite show. He introduced to me many years ago. I know he would have loved to have known and seen the new one. I would love to add this to my collection. Please enter me! : )
I never saw the original, but really enjoyed Keeley Hawes on Spooks/MI-5.