Upstairs, Downstairs

The season is set in the years 1912–1914 and begins with a dramatic event: Lady Marjorie Bellamy dies in the Titanic disaster, which fundamentally changes life “upstairs” in the house on Eaton Place. At the same time, there are numerous stories “downstairs”: Rose shows compassion for the former servant Alfred, who is in trouble, and new servants such as Daisy bring a breath of fresh air to the kitchen. The final episodes end with a foreshadowing of World War I, which threatens the existing order. --- While Lady Marjorie prepares for a long journey to visit her daughter Elizabeth overseas, Richard Bellamy works feverishly on his new book. He is greatly assisted by his new secretary, Miss Forrest, who is well liked by James Bellamy but far less so by the rest of the staff...