TV ShowEndedITV1Drama

Upstairs, Downstairs

Name: Upstairs, Downstairs
Genre: Drama
Released: 1971-10-10
Duration: 45 min

1971 – 1975 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United Kingdom

Upstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood, surviving social change, political upheaval, scandals, and the horrors of the First World War.

7.8(213 reviews)

14.2015% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Oct 10, 1971
Last air date: Dec 21, 1975
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 68
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: ITV1
Creator / showrunner: John Hawkesworth, Eileen Atkins, Jean Marsh
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: LWT

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Keywords

period dramamaster servant relationshipsocial change

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

1971 · 13 episodes

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Cast

Christopher Beeny

Edward Barnes

Gordon Jackson

Angus Hudson

Jacqueline Tong

Daisy Barnes

Jenny Tomasin

Ruby Finch

Angela Baddeley

Mrs. Bridges

David Langton

Richard Bellamy

Media

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Reviews & ratings

7.8

213 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.800000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.8/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.800000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful