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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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 6, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 13, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Mytharc Jan 20, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Mytharc Jan 27, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 3, 2013
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 10, 2013
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 17, 2013
- E8 Episode 8 Core Feb 24, 2013
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Mar 3, 2013
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Mar 10, 2013
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 19, 2014
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 26, 2014
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 2, 2014
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 9, 2014
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 16, 2014
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 23, 2014
- E7 Episode 7 Core Mar 2, 2014
- E8 Episode 8 Core Mar 9, 2014
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Mar 16, 2014
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Mar 23, 2014
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 25, 2015
- E2 Episode 2 Core Feb 1, 2015
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 8, 2015
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 15, 2015
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 22, 2015
- E6 Episode 6 Core Mar 1, 2015
- E7 Episode 7 Core Mar 8, 2015
- E8 Episode 8 Core Mar 15, 2015
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Mar 22, 2015
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Mar 29, 2015
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 8, 2016
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 15, 2016
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 22, 2016
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 29, 2016
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 5, 2016
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 12, 2016
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 19, 2016
- E8 Episode 8 Core Feb 26, 2016
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Mar 4, 2016
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc 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.