7.5

Upstairs, Downstairs•Season 1•Episode 1

On Trial

7.5/10 · 244 votesOct 10, 197150 min

Ranked #10 of 13 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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November 1903: Clemence, young and inexperienced, is hired on a trial basis by Lady Marjorie, who decides Clemence is not an appropriate name for someone in service and changes it to Sarah. Being far too outspoken and having a tendency towards over exaggeration and drama,

Directed byRaymond Menmuir

Written byFay Weldon

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Season 1 Episodes13

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On Trial

E2 7.7

The Mistress and the Maids

Board Wages

The Path of Duty

A Suitable Marriage

A Cry for Help

Magic Casements

I Dies from Love

Why is Her Door Locked?

E10 7.6

A Voice from the Past

E11 5.4

The Swedish Tiger

E12 7.3

The Key of the Door

E13 7.8

For Love of Love

Cast4

Jean Marsh

Rose Buck

Gordon Jackson

Angus Hudson

Angela Baddeley

Mrs. Bridges

David Langton

Richard Bellamy

Crew3

Fay Weldon

Writer

Raymond Menmuir

Director

Geoff Beames

Editor

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Episode Summary

"On Trial" is episode 1 of Upstairs, Downstairs season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 244 votes, ranking #10 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Raymond Menmuir and written by Fay Weldon, it aired on October 10, 1971.

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