Upstairs, Downstairs 1971
“None of that behaviour in my kitchen.”
What is Upstairs, Downstairs?
Upstairs, Downstairs is a television drama series that chronicles the lives of the inhabitants of a fashionable townhouse located at 165 Eaton Place in the Belgravia neighborhood of London. The narrative structure of the program focuses on the interactions between two distinct groups residing within the same household.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 68
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 10, 1971
- Last aired
- Dec 21, 1975
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Upstairs, Downstairs is a television drama series that chronicles the lives of the inhabitants of a fashionable townhouse located at 165 Eaton Place in the Belgravia neighborhood of London. The narrative structure of the program focuses on the interactions between two distinct groups residing within the same household. The upstairs residents are the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamy family, while the downstairs residents consist of their loyal and lively servants. Over the course of nearly thirty years, these individuals experience a variety of significant events together. The series explores their collective survival through periods of social change, political upheaval, and various personal scandals. Furthermore, the characters are depicted navigating the challenges and hardships brought about by the horrors of the First World War. As the residents share their lives within the townhouse, the show examines the complex dynamics between the two social classes living under one roof. The program is classified as a drama and carries a TV-PG rating for its content.
Should you watch it?
“A grand English household navigates decades of social upheaval.”
- Rich period detail and costumes
- Complex upstairs-downstairs dynamics
- Historical events woven naturally
- Slow pacing may test some viewers
- Dated production values
You enjoy character-driven period dramas with social commentary.
Suitable for mature audiences interested in historical drama.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 On Trial Oct 10, 1971
- E2 The Mistress and the Maids Oct 17, 1971
- E3 Board Wages Oct 24, 1971
- E4 The Path of Duty Oct 31, 1971
- E5 A Suitable Marriage Nov 7, 1971
- E6 A Cry for Help Nov 14, 1971
- E7 Magic Casements Jan 23, 1972
- E8 I Dies from Love Jan 30, 1972
- E9 Why is Her Door Locked? Feb 6, 1972
- E10 A Voice from the Past Feb 13, 1972
- E11 The Swedish Tiger Feb 20, 1972
- E12 The Key of the Door Feb 27, 1972
- E13 For Love of Love Mar 5, 1972
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The New Man Oct 21, 1972
- E2 A Pair of Exiles Oct 28, 1972
- E3 Married Love Nov 4, 1972
- E4 Whom God hath Joined... Nov 10, 1972
- E5 Guest of Honour Nov 17, 1972
- E6 The Property of a Lady Nov 24, 1972
- E7 Your Obedient Servant Dec 1, 1972
- E8 Out of the Everywhere Dec 8, 1972
- E9 An Object of Value Dec 15, 1972
- E10 A Special Mischief Dec 29, 1972
- E11 The Fruits of Love Jan 5, 1973
- E12 The Wages of Sin Jan 12, 1973
- E13 A Family Gathering Jan 19, 1973
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Miss Forrest Oct 27, 1973
- E2 A House Divided Nov 3, 1973
- E3 A Change of Scene Nov 10, 1973
- E4 A Family Secret Nov 17, 1973
- E5 Rose's Pigeon Nov 24, 1973
- E6 Desirous of Change Dec 1, 1973
- E7 Word of Honour Dec 8, 1973
- E8 The Bolter Dec 15, 1973
- E9 Goodwill to All Men Dec 22, 1973
- E10 What the Footman Saw Dec 29, 1973
- E11 A Perfect Stranger Jan 5, 1974
- E12 Distant Thunder Jan 12, 1974
- E13 The Sudden Storm Jan 19, 1974
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 A Patriotic Offering Sep 14, 1974
- E2 News from the Front Sep 21, 1974
- E3 The Beastly Hun Sep 28, 1974
- E4 Women Shall Not Weep Oct 5, 1974
- E5 Tug of War Oct 12, 1974
- E6 Home Fires Oct 19, 1974
- E7 If You Were the Only Girl in the World Oct 26, 1974
- E8 The Glorious Dead Nov 2, 1974
- E9 Another Year Nov 9, 1974
- E10 The Hero's Farewell Nov 16, 1974
- E11 Missing Believed Killed Nov 23, 1974
- E12 Facing Fearful Odds Nov 30, 1974
- E13 Peace Out of Pain Dec 7, 1974
Season 5 · 16 episodes
- E1 On with the Dance Sep 7, 1975
- E2 A Place in the World Sep 14, 1975
- E3 Laugh a Little Louder Please Sep 21, 1975
- E4 The Joy Ride Sep 28, 1975
- E5 Wanted: A Good Home Oct 5, 1975
- E6 An Old Flame Oct 12, 1975
- E7 Disillusion Oct 19, 1975
- E8 Such a Lovely Man Oct 26, 1975
- E9 The Nine Days Wonder Nov 2, 1975
- E10 The Understudy Nov 9, 1975
- E11 Alberto Nov 16, 1975
- E12 Will Ye No Come Back Again? Nov 23, 1975
- E13 Joke Over Nov 30, 1975
- E14 Noblesse Oblige Dec 7, 1975
- E15 All the King's Horses Dec 14, 1975
- E16 Whither Shall I Wander? Dec 21, 1975
Frequently asked questions
Is it based on a book?
No, it was originally created for television.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for multiple seasons over several years.
Does it have a modern remake?
Yes, there have been later adaptations.
Where is it set?
In a grand London townhouse in Belgravia.
What time period does it cover?
Several decades including the early 1900s through World War I.