In 1936, diplomat Sir Hallam Holland and his wife Lady Agnes move into 165 Eaton Place and launch a new era for the sumptuous home at the heart of Upstairs Downstairs.

October, 1906. During a week when Richard Bellamy is alone in the house, working on a book, he finds the young under - housemaid, Mary, crying as she lays the library fire. He learns of her secret ...

Classic drama series. The servants' hall is buzzing with gossip after Lady Bellamy is swept off her feet by a handsome young captain from the North West Frontier Force.