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Two sisters who set up a London fashion house for society of the early 1920s.

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    The House of Eliott Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode Twenty
    8.4/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Episode Twenty

    S2:E8

    Alexander has a heart to heart with Jack about his feelings for Evie but Jack fails to tell Bea what has been going on. It appears that Ralph Saroyan is guilty of more than just fraud when he is implicated in the death of Sir Desmond, however can the sisters do anything to bring him to justice? After yet more furious rows and acrimonious accusations, Jack and Bea make a decision about their future.

    Director:Jeremy Silberston
    Writer:Chris Curry

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  2. The House of Eliott Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode Twenty-Two
    8.4/10(36 votes)

    #2 - Episode Twenty-Two

    S2:E10

    There is stiff competition for the sisters when Maison Gille opens a fashion house near theirs. As their finances are so terrible, it appears that accepting Gille's offer to buy the House Of Eliott is the only solution. Things go from bad to worse when the press gets hold of news about Evie and Alexander's affair. Neither Jack nor Alexander want to see the House of Eliott close but will Bea and Evie be prepared to accept their offers of financial support?

    Director:Ken Hannam
    Writer:Julia Stoneham

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  3. The House of Eliott Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode Twelve
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #3 - Episode Twelve

    S1:E12

    Beatrice decides to launch their collection two weeks before that of top designer Yolande Hermane, but these actions have untold repercussions on the House of Eliott.

    Director:Jeremy Silberston
    Writer:Deborah Cook

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  4. The House of Eliott Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode Two
    8.2/10(52 votes)

    #4 - Episode Two

    S1:E2

    The Eliott sisters are coming to terms with the loss of their father but the are still struggling for money.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:Jill Hyem

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  5. The House of Eliott Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode Twenty-Eight
    8.2/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Episode Twenty-Eight

    S3:E4

    Tilly and Norman's baby is born but the celebrations are short lived. Bea and Evie express concerns to Larry Cotter about the quality of the Ready To Wear collection and he does his best to reassure them. As Bea preparers for motherhood she worries about how it will impact on her life and Jack's. will he really take the responsibilities of being a father seriously? Evie's artist protege Daniel succeeds in having a gallery showing of his latest work but the exhibition is rocked by scandal when an old patron causes quite a scene.

    Director:Ken Hannam
    Writer:Lynda Del Sasso

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  6. The House of Eliott Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode Thirty-One
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Episode Thirty-One

    S3:E7

    There is trouble at the Bayswater workshop when the seamstresses accuse the House Of Eliott of exploitation. This causes some considerable political embarrassment for Jack who has been campaigning ardently for the implementation of the living wage. Inferior copies of the Ready To Wear collection are seen on the shops and all fingers point towards Larry Cotter and Grace Keeble. However, as they are nowhere to be found, Bea and Evie have trouble in proving their own innocents. Betty is forced to come clean about her involvement in recent events but will she keep her job when the truth is exposed?

    Director:June Howson
    Writer:Ginnie Hole

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  7. The House of Eliott Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode Thirty-Three
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #7 - Episode Thirty-Three

    S3:E9

    As they prepare for their wedding, Evie discovers that Daniel has some old arguments to settle with his family. The House Of Eliott has a new client; the wife and mother in law of Jack's Conservative political adversary, Lady Crowborough and Lady Westlake. Tilly manages to befriend Lady Westlake but she is disturbed by the truth behind the social facade. Daniel is offered a scholarship in Paris and Norman and Tilly contemplate a radical change to their lives.

    Director:Jeremy Silberston
    Writer:Deborah Cook

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  8. The House of Eliott Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode Eight
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    #8 - Episode Eight

    S1:E8

    Beatrice's world is turned upside-down when the man she had hoped to marry 10 years previously re-enters her life, now married to someone else, who has ordered her wardrobe from the sister fashion house. Sebastian tries to persuade Evie to fly with him on one of his regular crossings to Paris, but Beatrice is not keen on the idea.

    Director:Alex Kirby
    Writer:Deborah Cook

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  9. The House of Eliott Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode Eleven
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #9 - Episode Eleven

    S1:E11

    Evie and Beatrice resolve their creative differences and work together to create their first fashion collection. They plan a collection of stunning evening wear in blue. A charity ball for Penelope's Mission gives Evie and Bea the chance to be introduced to top fashion writer, Victor Stride, who is encouraging. However, his editorial is a travesty of truth and threatens to ruin their reputation. Jack and Bea's relationship deepens, but she does not want to make any commitments until the pressures of the show and business have decreased.

    Director:Jeremy Silberston
    Writer:Alan Seymour

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  10. The House of Eliott Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode Thirty-Four
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Episode Thirty-Four

    S3:E10

    Jack's political ambitions are realized but at what expense to the Crowborough family? Daniel contemplates accepting the bursary to Paris and Evie considers going with him. When Miles' parents show an interest in The House Of Eliott, he finds himself promoted. However, not everyone is happy to have a new partner in the business. Bea re-evaluates her role as wife and mother and Evie is determined to keep the House Of Elliott couture.

    Director:Jeremy Silberston
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The House of Eliott Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode Four
    8.0/10(44 votes)

    #11 - Episode Four

    S1:E4

    Evie is shocked to discover that she has a 24-year old half-brother Sebastian, whose mother, Mrs Pearce, Mr Eliott's former mistress, turns up on the sisters' doorstep demanding a share of the will for her son. However, they are still struggling to make ends meet and have to put the house up for sale.

    Director:Jeremy Silberston
    Writer:Deborah Cook

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  12. The House of Eliott Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode Thirteen
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Episode Thirteen

    S2:E1

    Bea and Evie travel to Paris and consider working for Gille Caragnac, a successful couturier. When he offers them a permanent position at his fashion house, some tough decisions have to be made. Jack arrives and proposes to Bea. Florence Ranby is appointed as head of the workroom at The House of Eliott but Tilly and Madge have difficulty adapting to her fastidious ways. Bea and Jack return to England without Evie.

    Director:Graeme Harper
    Writer:Evgeny Gridneff

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  13. The House of Eliott Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode Eighteen
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #13 - Episode Eighteen

    S2:E6

    Evie finds herself attracted to government treasury minister Sir Alexander Montford. Bea and Evie hope that Lady Elizabeth Montford, in her role as trend-setter, will give her custom to their fashion house. Saroyan is determined to remove Joseph from the House of Eliott, but Joseph is equally determined to clear his name.

    Director:June Howson
    Writer:Evgeny Gridneff

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  14. The House of Eliott Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode Nineteen
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #14 - Episode Nineteen

    S2:E7

    A romance between Evie and Lord Montford risks scandal, which could ruin them both. Bea is worried by business pressures. Ralph Saroyan criticises the way the sisters run their business and demands that all cheques should be counter-signed by him.

    Director:Jeremy Silberston
    Writer:Julia Stoneham

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  15. The House of Eliott Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode Twenty-Four
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #15 - Episode Twenty-Four

    S2:E12

    As business at the House of Eliott thrives, an offer to tour with their outfits in the USA seems too hard to resist. Jack meets up with some old war time comrades but finds that making a film about his experiences is more problematic than he thought.. Alexander returns to London but Jack and Bea go on the defensive and refuse to allow him to see Evie. When Evie discovers their scurrilous behavior she is none too pleased. Jack is offered a job directing a film in Germany, could it really be over between him and Bea?

    Director:Alister Hallum
    Writer:Julia Stoneham

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  16. The House of Eliott Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode Twenty-Seven
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #16 - Episode Twenty-Seven

    S3:E3

    Tilly works hard helping to put the latest House of Eliott 'Ready To Wear' collection together but her health begins to suffer as a consequence. Jack arranges for Katya to be employed by the House of Eliott but Madge is definitely not happy. When Tilly's purse goes missing, all eyes look towards Katya, however Agnes' latest beau knows more than he lets on. Donald proposes to Bea but her feelings for Jack have not been resolved. When he pressurizes her into making a decision it appears that fate has the upper hand. Jack is taken a back by Bea's announcement.

    Director:Ken Hannam
    Writer:Stephen Wyatt

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  17. The House of Eliott Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode Twenty-Nine
    8.0/10(31 votes)

    #17 - Episode Twenty-Nine

    S3:E5

    Bea has a difficult pregnancy and is plagued by doubts about her ability to be a good mother. Evie has trouble tracking down Daniel. Tilly has difficulty coming to terms with the loss of her son William and her relationship with Norman suffers as a consequence. Meanwhile, Madge seeks solace in Charles. Jack is employed by the Communist Party to write a newspaper article on the living and working conditions of Glasgow laborers. Will he make it back in time for the birth of his baby?

    Director:Gwennan Sage
    Writer:Julia Stoneham

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  18. The House of Eliott Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode Thirty-Two
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Episode Thirty-Two

    S3:E8

    The extent of Larry and Grace's corruption is exposed, much to the relief of the Eliott sisters and Jack. Norman has one final attempt at saving his marriage to Tilly. Will she ever be able to recover from the death of William? When Bea, Evie, Jack and Daniel go away to a House Of Eliott client's for the weekend, Daniel has trouble adjusting to mingling with the upper classes. Despite their social differences, Evie and Daniel decide to marry and Jack discusses the possibility of running for Parliament with Bea.

    Director:June Howson
    Writer:Lynda Del Sasso

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  19. The House of Eliott Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode Five
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #19 - Episode Five

    S1:E5

    Evie learns some shocking news from Sebastian. Jack persuades Bea to take a chance with the Eliott establishment. Evie receives an unexpected and unwanted gift from Arthur. The sisters decide to open 'The House Of Eliott' but it turns out to be harder than they first thought. Arthur gets in deeper with the 25 Club. Both Eliott sisters receive unwanted proposal's from men in their lives.

    Director:Richard Standeven
    Writer:Alan Seymour

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  20. The House of Eliott Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode Fifteen
    7.9/10(34 votes)

    #20 - Episode Fifteen

    S2:E3

    When Evie is invited to spend the weekend at the Douglass family home, she becomes embroiled on their family conflicts. When she encourages Frances to go to art college, she succeeds in alienating nearly all the Douglass family. However, speed racing enthusiast James Douglass strikes up a friendship with her and is determined they be more than just friends. Jack's work commitments keep him away from Bea while she is concerned about the finances of the House of Eliott. Could Sir Desmond have been involved in fraud? In the workroom, Florence is perturbed when Tilly's old ali resumes her old post.

    Director:Alister Hallum
    Writer:Helen Slavin

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  21. The House of Eliott Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode One
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    #21 - Episode One

    S1:E1

    In the spring of 1920, Beatrice and Evangeline Elliott are aghast to find that their late father has left them nearly penniless. They had always assumed that their father, a successful physician, was well-off but they learn that he also had a secret life and spent most of his fortune. The immediate problem is financial as they search for work but their father had forced them to live a very sheltered life and they're really not qualified to do much of anything. Through good luck, a new friend introduces them to her brother, Jack Maddox, a well-known society photographer who is in need of a receptionist

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:Jill Hyem

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  22. The House of Eliott Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    7.8/10(45 votes)

    #22 - Episode Three

    S1:E3

    Evie takes a job at Partini's dressmakers. Bea meets Mrs Pearce when she comes to the house looking for Evie. When Mrs Pearce finds out she was left out the will she demands money for Henry's son, Sebastian. In order to pay of the last of the debts Evie and Bea decide to sell the house and move in to a flat above Jack's studio. Bea also takes a job at Mrs Partini's.

    Director:Jeremy Silberston
    Writer:Peter Buckman

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  23. The House of Eliott Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode Six
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    #23 - Episode Six

    S1:E6

    In her continuing effort to find money for their new venture, Bea visits Sir Desmond Gillespie, Evie's godfather. A merchant banker, Gillespie agrees to put the Eliott sisters proposal before his Board, but only if Arthur Eliott agrees to act as their guarantor. Arthur isn't predisposed to helping them nor is he prepared to help Sebastian Pearce, who has now admitted that the late Dr. Eliott was not his father. Sebastian gets his revenge however by informing the police of the goings on at Arthur's nightclub.

    Director:Richard Standeven
    Writer:Michael Robson

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  24. The House of Eliott Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode Seven
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #24 - Episode Seven

    S1:E7

    The new "House of Eliott" is officially opened, and the sisters' fashion creations are unveiled, although they now have the uphill task of building up their clientele and competing with other fashion houses.

    Director:Alex Kirby
    Writer:Peter Buckman

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  25. The House of Eliott Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode Twenty-Three
    7.8/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Episode Twenty-Three

    S2:E11

    After they decide to accept Jack's offer, the House of Eliott business begins to get back on track. Having broken off his relationship with Emma, Jack invites Bea to the premier of his documentary but will she accept his invitation? An influential Hollywood film maker makes Jack and the sisters an offer that would resolve their financial difficulties but would force them to compromise their artistic integrity. Alexander is forced to resign from his governemt position however he fails to tell Evie the real reasons behind his impending departure for Italy.

    Director:Alister Hallum
    Writer:Evgeny Gridneff

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode Twenty" is the best rated episode of "The House of Eliott". It scored 8.4/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Jeremy Silberston and written by Chris Curry, it aired on 10/25/1992. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode Twenty-Two".