When I was a little girl I lived with my grandparents, and they were always watching Masterpiece Theater. One of the shows I remember them watching was Upstairs, Downstairs, and they were watching right along with everyone else. This original series was one of the most successful British dramas in history. It won four Emmys, two Golden Globes. a Peabody and more. It originally aired in the 1970s, but is still a favorite with many people worldwide today.
Set between 1903 and 1909, series one introduces the main characters, Sir Richard and his wife Marjorie who reside upstairs in a posh London neighborhood with their dissolute son, James and headstrong daughter Elizabeth. Downstairs live the servants including Hudson the ever proper butler, Mrs. Bridges the cook, the watchful maid Rose and many more. In this outstanding drama series you will find love, tragedies, near scandals and more. There are even a few wedding bells.
The series brings together a stellar cast including Jean Marsh, Pauline Collins, David Langton, Gordon Jackson and more. When you watch this show you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you definitely want to come back for more. Its classic TV at its best.
In addition to the full set of thirteen episodes, the DVD box set also includes six hours of new bonus material and the making of Upstairs, Downstairs Part 1. If you love classic TV in an old world setting as much as I do, than this is the box set for you. You can order Upstairs, Downstairs Series One 40th Anniversary Addition DVD for only $49.99 at Acorn Media. They have have the full series available for $199.99.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***
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