The lives and fortunes of the Bellamy family and their below-stairs servant staff at 165 Eaton Place play out against the social, political and historical backdrop of Edwardian London from 1903 to 1930.
Miss ForrestIn the spring of 1912, Lady Marjorie prepares to visit Elizabeth in New York and James takes an interest in Richard's comely and respectable new secretary, Miss Forrest.
A House Divided
E2
A House DividedNews of the Titanic disaster arrives at Eaton Place, and the entire household anxiously awaits word of Lady Marjorie's fate.
A Change of Scene
E3
A Change of SceneJames' weekend visit to Somerby Park, with Hudson in tow as his valet, presents an opportunity for both to appreciate their beloved Eaton Place and what they've left behind there.
A Family Secret
E4
A Family SecretJames' affection for Hazel grows after his mother's death and he proposes marriage.
Rose's Pigeon
E5
Rose's PigeonAlfred, the former Bellamy footman, is on the run and dupes Rose, using her kindness as a shield from the law.
Desirous of Change
E6
Desirous of ChangeA French countess claiming to be an old acquaintance of Richard's asks Hazel to arrange a meeting.
Word of Honour
E7
Word of HonourRichard Bellamy, who has been in considerable financial distress since the death of Lady Marjorie, finds himself at the center of a insider trading firestorm in his capacity as a member of Parliament.
The Bolter
E8
The BolterHazel's first substantial encounter with fashionable society causes her great humiliation, marital distress and a near-fatal accident, when she and James visit Lord and Lady Newbury at Somerby Park.
Goodwill to All Men
E9
Goodwill to All MenLady Southwold and her 18-year-old granddaughter arrive at Eaton Place for the festive season.
What the Footman Saw
E10
What the Footman SawEdward is a witness in a scandalous divorce case.
A Perfect Stranger
E11
A Perfect StrangerA chance meeting with an Australian sheep farmer leads Rose to make a difficult decision.
Distant Thunder
E12
Distant ThunderThe disparity between James' and Hazel's background is cut wide open when Hazel suffers a miscarriage.
The Sudden Storm
E13
The Sudden StormA downstairs dalliance and a happy outing to a seaside resort divert the staff as war looms on the European continent. James wants to take a job in India.
