Upstairs, Downstairs S1E2 — The Mistress and the Maids

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Upstairs, Downstairs•Season 1•Episode 2

The Mistress and the Maids

7.7/10 · 190 votesOct 17, 197150 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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June 1904: An artist, commissioned to paint Lady Marjorie's portrait, takes a shine to Sarah and convinces her to pose for him. The painting, depicting Sarah and her roommate, is a bit racy, and when the Bellamy's see it in a public exhibit, they fire

Directed byDerek Bennett

Written byAlfred Shaughnessy

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Seasons5

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Season 1 Episodes13

E1 7.5

On Trial

E2 7.7Now viewing

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

Alfred Shaughnessy

Writer

Derek Bennett

Director

Geoff Beames

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Mistress and the Maids" is episode 2 of Upstairs, Downstairs season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 190 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Derek Bennett and written by Alfred Shaughnessy, it aired on October 17, 1971.

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