Series starred gemma jones as louisa leytontrotter, the eponymous. Louisas only brother, neer do well arthur, returns to london after a decade. Born into the servant class, louisa leyton makes good on her vow to become the finest cook in turnofthecentury london. The design pleasingly evokes the edwardian period that the show is set in rather than the 1970s when the show was made. There are 15 episodes in series 1 that are about 50 minutes long each. The duchess of duke street tv series 19761977 cast imdb. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the duchess of duke street. The duchess of duke street 19761977 series cast 198. Feb 09, 2012 there is a scene in the fifth episode that you may wish to skip, so be careful about that. The entire series originally aired in britain in 1977. The duchess of duke street 19761977 series cast 198 gemma jones. Starr reinstated in the army it was established in season 1, episode 8 that. She did state that the quality of series 2 set was superior in colour and audio and had only positive things to say about series 2 box set.
It takes place at the very end of the victorian era, into the edwardian and goes for a few years after into the reign of george v. Watch the duchess of duke street season 2, episode 5 the passing show. Season 1 guide for the duchess of duke street tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. To correct episode titles click through the episode and submit corrections via the specific list provider. I loved merriman such a character and so well played. Born into the servant class, louisa leyton makes good on her vow to become the finest cook in turn of thecentury london. Her mother pressures louisa into offering him a job at the bentinck, running the risk of alienating the rest of her staff. Based on a true story, seen on masterpiece theatre in the mid1970s, this emmynominated bbc series follows a cockney servant girl as she rises from the scullery to manage edwardian londons most elegant hotel. The duchess of duke street season 1 episode 9 the outsiders. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Watch the duchess of duke street online full series. Along the way, her beauty and high spirits capture the attention of. The duchess of duke street 197677 charlies last cigarette. Season 2 trailer popular edwardian drama about a scullery maid who becomes proprietor of an exclusive london hotel, with close ties to the royal family.
The last couple of episodes dragged a bit but until that point, it was one of those series which kept me glued to the tv. I remember the series but never got to watch every episode. Watch the duchess of duke street episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Watch the duchess of duke street season 2 episode 1. A novel based on the tv series the duchess of duke street. Immerse yourself in this lavishly mounted bbc production that impeccably recreates a bygone era at the turn of the century and captivates viewers with the tragedies and triumphs of louisa. While staying at the bentinck the great actor sir martin mallory seduces the chambermaid. Stay in touch with the duchess of duke street next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. However when louisa and charlie find out the reason for his visit, he is treated like a visiting dignitary. She is much in demand as a society cook and builds up a flourishing business. With charlie tyrell now in residence as the first guest, the hotel is now officially open to the public. Along the way her beauty and spirit attract the attention of highplaced admirers. Duchess of duke street is a very good dvd, each episode kept me reeling to find out what the next episode would bring. The duchess of duke street season 2 episode 16 aint we got fun.
There is a scene in the fifth episode that you may wish to skip, so be careful about that. Louisa is an ordinary girl living in victorian london. It starred gemma jones as louisa leytontrotter, the eponymous duchess who works her way up from servant to renowned cook to proprietrix of the upperclass bentinck hotel in duke street, st. Watch the duchess of duke street season 1 episode 9. Inspired by the true story of rosa lewis, who held court at her renowned cavendish hotel, the duchess of duke street is the video equivalent of a good read. Season 2 guide for the duchess of duke street tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Gemma jones transforms what might have been a normal upstairsdownstairs type series with an electric performance as the duchess.
The lord has a rather snooty french chef, louisa quickly develops a strong desire to become a top cook, women back then couldnt be chefs. Track the duchess of duke street season 1 episodes. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the duchess of duke street. Rent the duchess of duke street 1976 on dvd and bluray. I cannot see the point of the duplicate numbers in the first series as it is simple arithmetic to work out the episode number of the series as a whole for the second series episodes.
Originally aired on masterpiece theater in the 1970s, this 31episode bbc series was created by upstairs, downstairs director john hawkesworth and is based on a reallife story, following louisa gemma jones as she navigates life and love. The duchess of duke street the passing show tv episode 1977. Augustus is not so lucky and she looks around for a means of getting him employment. In the first of 16 episodes, louisa gemma jones meets resistance from the staff when she hires her brother martin shaw. The duchess of duke street online full episodes of season 2. I was sad that the show ended, but it was probably best that it ended when it did. The duchess of duke street 1976 add image see all 2 photos. Series 1 episode from the show masterpiece theatre, created by john hawkesworth, is based on a true story about the life of rosa lewis.
Unfortunately, i fumbled in trying to resolve this as the edit history shows. Change is in the air at the hotel and in the lives of its many residents. She is looking for a job and ends up talking her way into the kitchen of a lords townhouse. The duchess of duke street tv show season 1 episodes.
The complete collection fast, free delivery, video streaming, music, and much more prime members enjoy free twoday shipping, free sameday or oneday delivery to select areas, prime video, prime music, prime reading, and more. The duchess of duke street tv series 19761977 imdb. Series 1 is available on dvd either in the complete collection with both of the shows seasons or on its own. Airing on masterpiece theatre from december 1979 to april 1980, the 16part duchess of duke street, series ii was the continuation of the 15part drama that ran on the pbs showcase a year earlier. Track the duchess of duke street season 2 episodes. Find out when the duchess of duke street is on tv, including series 1episode 5. The duchess of duke street season 1 episode 5 a bed of roses. When a kindly, but modest man asks for a room at the bentinck hotel, he is given the short shrift.
Surrounded by a capable british cast, she elevates her persona in a dramatically forceful way and lends credence to a historical. The duchess of duke street is a bbc television drama series set in london between 1900 and 1925. Period drama series about a cook who becomes a successful businesswoman homepage. An american writer, sophie applegate, would like to pen a book about louisas life, successes and failures. The duchess of duke street online full episodes of. Sadly series 1 from another seller is faulty and seller has been contacted as there were 2 x disc 5 s and no disc 6 so mum was missing the last 3 episodes of 1st series which were crucial to the storyline. Complete series season 1 6 dvd, 20disc box set sealed new. Period drama series about a cook who becomes a successful businesswoman. With gemma jones, victoria plucknett, john welsh, john cater. For us airdates of foreign shows, click through to the futon critic.
Unfortunately amazon does not stream season 2, which is something i find. Through hard work, talent, and ambition, a servant girl rises from scullery maid to become the finest chef in london and edwardian societys premier hostess. Watch the duchess of duke street season 1, episode 4 the bargain. Rent the duchess of duke street 1976 starring gemma jones and christopher cazenove on dvd and bluray. It was created by john hawkesworth, previously the producer of the itv period drama upstairs, downstairs. The duchess of duke street a bed of roses tv episode 1976. Previous all episodes 31 next the passing show poster trailer. The duchess of duke street watch full episodes and clips.
Series 1 is very attractively packaged, with the five dvds each in an ultraslim case and the whole set in a stylish glossy paperboard slipcase. Louisa trotter 31 episodes, 19761977 victoria plucknett. It was created by john hawkesworth, previously the producer of the itv period drama upstairs. After his disastrous mismanagement of the hotel, augustus is thrown out by louisa. Duchess of duke street the complete collection import. Louisa has set a high standard for herself and is relying on word of mouth among the right kind of people to bring in the clientele. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. The duchess of duke street the complete collection dvd. Television service based on the true story of rosa lewis, a cook, who became the owner of the cavendish hotel and through her culinary skills, beauty and connections, rose to the pinnacle of.
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