The Duchess of Duke Street 1976
What is The Duchess of Duke Street?
The Duchess of Duke Street is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 31
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 4, 1976
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Duchess of Duke Street is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Drama. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A servant rises to run a prestigious Victorian London hotel.”
- Strong female protagonist
- Rich Victorian setting
- Focus on personal ambition
- May appeal less to viewers preferring modern settings
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven period dramas about social mobility.
The series is a PG‑rated drama suitable for general audiences, with historical themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 15 episodes
- E1 A Present Sovereign Sep 4, 1976
- E2 Honour and Obey Sep 11, 1976
- E3 A Nice Class of Premises Sep 18, 1976
- E4 The Bargain Sep 25, 1976
- E5 A Bed of Roses Oct 2, 1976
- E6 For Love or Money Oct 9, 1976
- E7 A Lady of Virtue Oct 16, 1976
- E8 Trouble and Strife Oct 23, 1976
- E9 The Outsiders Oct 30, 1976
- E10 Lottie's Boy Nov 6, 1976
- E11 No Letters, No Lawyers Nov 13, 1976
- E12 A Matter of Honour Nov 20, 1976
- E13 One Night's Grace Nov 27, 1976
- E14 Plain Sailing Dec 4, 1976
- E15 A Test of Love Dec 11, 1976
Season 2 · 16 episodes
- E1 Family Matters Sep 3, 1977
- E2 Poor Catullus Sep 10, 1977
- E3 A Lesson in Manners Sep 17, 1977
- E4 Winter Lament Sep 24, 1977
- E5 The Passing Show Oct 1, 1977
- E6 Your Country Needs You Oct 8, 1977
- E7 The Patriots Oct 15, 1977
- E8 The Reluctant Warrior Oct 22, 1977
- E9 Tea and a Wad Oct 29, 1977
- E10 Shadows Nov 5, 1977
- E11 Where There's a Will Nov 12, 1977
- E12 The Legion of the Living Nov 19, 1977
- E13 Lottie Dec 3, 1977
- E14 Blossom Time Dec 10, 1977
- E15 Poor Little Rich Girl Dec 17, 1977
- E16 Ain't We Got Fun Dec 24, 1977
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of The Duchess of Duke Street?
It follows Louisa Leyton as she progresses from servant to renowned cook and eventually proprietress of the Bentinck Hotel in Victorian London.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Louisa Leyton, a woman who climbs the social ladder through culinary skill.
When and where is the series set?
The story is set in Victorian‑era London, specifically on Duke Street in St James’s.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a drama series with a period setting, rated PG.
Is the series appropriate for younger viewers?
Yes, its PG rating indicates it is suitable for a general audience, though it focuses on adult themes of ambition and society.