Upstairs, Downstairs S01E02 · The Mistress and the Maids

Overview

June 1904: An artist, commissioned to paint Lady Marjorie's portrait, takes a shine to Sarah and convinces her to pose for him. The painting, depicting Sarah and her roommate, is a bit racy, and when the Bellamy's see it in a public exhibit, they fire both girls for what they wrongly conclude is "questionable behaviour."

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1. 1 1. On Trial1971-10-10 · 50mNovember 1903: Clemence, young and inexperienced, is hired on a trial basis by Lady Marjorie, who decides Clemence is not an appropriate name for someone in service and changes it
2. 2 2. The Mistress and the Maids1971-10-17 · 50mJune 1904: An artist, commissioned to paint Lady Marjorie's portrait, takes a shine to Sarah and convinces her to pose for him. The painting, depicting Sarah and her roommate, is a
3. 3 3. Board Wages1971-10-24 · 50mAugust 1904: Finding themselves alone and having the run of the house, the junior servants indulge in a night of wild partying. When James, the Bellamy's son, show up unexpectedly,
4. 4 4. The Path of Duty1971-10-31 · 50mMay 1905: When Elizabeth returns home from abroad, her parents plan her debut into society, but the spirited young girl has little interest. She reluctantly agrees, but at the last
5. 5 5. A Suitable Marriage1971-11-07 · 50mDecember 1905: Elizabeth falls for a young German baron, whom her father is suspicious of. Richard quickly uncovers the Baron's secret, but as it turns out, Baron Klaus von Rimmer
6. 6 6. A Cry for Help1971-11-14 · 50mOctober 1906: Mary, the new housemaid confides in Richard that she's pregnant, the result of an assault by a man who drunkenly forced himself on her. Insisting he must bear respons
7. 7 7. Magic Casements1972-01-23 · 50mSummer 1906: Captain Hammond, a handsome young friend of James', graciously agrees to escort Lady Marjorie to the opera. Feeling a strong mutual attraction, they quickly realize ho
8. 8 8. I Dies from Love1972-01-30 · 50mApril 1907: Believing destiny brought them together, Emily, the scruffy kitchen maid, falls deeply and hopelessly in love with a footman named William. When his mistress, Mrs. Van
9. 9 9. Why is Her Door Locked?1972-02-06 · 50mNovember 1907: Everyone's been concerned about Mrs. Bridges, who's been despondent ever since Emily's suicide, but when they discover she took a baby from his pram when his mother
10. 10 10. A Voice from the Past1972-02-13 · 50mAutumn 1908: While providing food for the homeless, James and Elizabeth are surprised to run into Sarah whose been living on the street. Elizabeth insists upon taking her back to E
11. 11 11. The Swedish Tiger1972-02-20 · 50mJames is visited by his friend Axel Ryttsen, a Swedish Army captain who lives for taking risks. With him is his valet, the handsome and charismatic Torkel Kraft. There is some sche
12. 12 12. The Key of the Door1972-02-27 · 50mWinter 1908: Elizabeth befriends a bunch of Bohemian-types, but is drawn to two in particular: Evelyn Larkin, a radical Socialist extremist, and her lover, Lawrence Kirbridge, a ha
13. 13 13. For Love of Love1972-03-05 · 50mJune 1909: Elizabeth and Lawrence Kirbridge have fallen in love and, refusing to conform to society's rules, announce their plan to live together without marriage, resulting in pre