TV ShowEndedBBC OneDrama

Upstairs Downstairs

Name: Upstairs Downstairs
Genre: Drama
Released: 2010-12-26
Duration: 45 min

2010 – 2011 · 45m per ep · 12 · English · United Kingdom

Set in 1936, the show takes viewers, old and new, back to the lavish world of Belgravia, London. A new set of occupants reside at 165 Eaton Place and viewers see how external and internal influences of the tumultuous pre-war period shape and mould the lives of this wealthy family and their servants.‬

7.4(110 reviews)

7.3076% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Dec 26, 2010
Last air date: Mar 25, 2012
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 9
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Heidi Thomas
Certification: 12
Production companies: BBC Cymru Wales, Masterpiece

Where to watch

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Keywords

london, englandservantscandalromanceclass differencesperiod dramaintriguebritish historyreboothistorical dramaaristocraticracial issues1930sdomestic workermodern historyaristocratic dramaservitude

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

2010 · 3 episodes

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Cast

Keeley Hawes

Lady Agnes Holland

Ed Stoppard

Sir Hallam Holland

Adrian Scarborough

Mr Warwick Pritchard

Neil Jackson

Harry Spargo

Claire Foy

Lady Persephone Towyn

Anne Reid

Mrs Clarice Thackeray

Art Malik

Mr Amanjit Singh

Laura Haddock

Beryl Ballard

Ami Metcalf

Eunice McCabe

Nico Mirallegro

Johnny Proude

Blake Ritson

The Duke of Kent

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.4

110 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.4/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.4/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.4/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.4/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.4/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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