Mr Selfridge 2013
What is Mr Selfridge?
Mr Selfridge is a television series based on the real-life story of the American founder of Selfridge's, London's department store. The series is set in 1909 London, a time when women were experiencing a new sense of freedom and modernity.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 6, 2013
- Last aired
- Mar 11, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- PBS, ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
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Mr Selfridge is a television series based on the real-life story of the American founder of Selfridge's, London's department store. The series is set in 1909 London, a time when women were experiencing a new sense of freedom and modernity. The show follows the story of this American founder, known as 'Mile a Minute Harry', who aimed to make shopping as thrilling as sex. He was a pioneering and reckless individual with a high level of energy, who created a unique retail experience that showcased new and exciting trends, as well as entertaining and eccentric ideas. The series is a dramatization of this individual's life and his contributions to the world of retail.
Should you watch it?
“An ambitious American transforms London’s shopping scene into a theatrical spectacle of modernity.”
- Based on the real‑life story of Selfridge’s founder
- Lavish early‑20th‑century London setting
- Charismatic lead with manic energy
- TV‑14 rating means mature themes may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy stylish period dramas about visionary entrepreneurs.
The series is a TV‑14 drama with energetic, occasionally sensual, themes, suited for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Jan 6, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 13, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 20, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 27, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 3, 2013
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 10, 2013
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 17, 2013
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 24, 2013
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 3, 2013
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 10, 2013
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 19, 2014
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 26, 2014
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 2, 2014
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 9, 2014
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 16, 2014
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 23, 2014
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 2, 2014
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 9, 2014
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 16, 2014
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 23, 2014
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 25, 2015
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 1, 2015
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 8, 2015
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 15, 2015
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 22, 2015
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 1, 2015
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 8, 2015
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 15, 2015
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 22, 2015
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 29, 2015
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 8, 2016
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 15, 2016
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 22, 2016
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 29, 2016
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 5, 2016
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 12, 2016
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 19, 2016
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 26, 2016
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 4, 2016
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 11, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What time period does the show depict?
It is set in 1909 London.
Who is the central figure of the series?
The series follows Harry Gordon Selfridge, the American founder of Selfridge’s.
What genre and rating does the series have?
It is a drama series rated TV‑14.
Which network originally aired the series?
It aired on PBS.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Andrew Davies.