Upstairs, Downstairs

At the war's conclusion, family concerns focus upon Richard's future plans with his new wife, Virginia.

James, having been released from the army as an invalid, decides upon politics as a worthwhile occupation.

In keeping with the hysterical gaiety of the Roaring '20s, James and Georgina give a fancy-dress party -- which ends in tragedy.

Anxiety grips the household when James and his attractive young stepmother fail to return from an airplane ride.

Virginia's son goes off to boarding school and her daughter acquires a governess and a puppy, which causes a major upset in the Bellamy household.

Bored James faces scandal when he becomes involved with an old love now married to his best friend.

The household suspects the worst when Hudson is spotted at the Wembley Exhibition with a young woman.

Virginia creates a dilemma for the Bellamys by accepting an invitation from a wealthy, influential man.

The chaos of the 1926 General Strike causes difficulty in maintaining discipline among the serving staff.

The Bellamys are about to have an important dinner party, and suddenly, Hudson is unable to take charge.

Georgina's friendship with a wild society girl leads to a row at a London film studio and a servant's resignation.

The servants cope with rustic conditions at a fishing lodge; James reveals feelings for Georgina.

Georgina's (Lesley-Anne Down) renewed associations with an irresponsible group of young socialites results in tragedy.

The Marquis of Stockbridge (Anthony Andrews) ignores parental disapproval and asks Georgina to marry him.

The 1929 U.S. stock market crash affects the household's financial well-being, from master to servant.

After Richard is faced with retirement from public life and Georgina gets married, the servants realize they are nearing the end of an era.