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Facing Fearful Odds

7.9/10 · 99 votesNov 30, 197450 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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Virginia Hamilton returns to Eaton Place, seeking Richard's advice for her son who is facing a court martial. Meanwhile, Edward is scheduled to go back to France, and James is wallowing in self-pity.

Directed byRaymond Menmuir

Seasons5

Season 4 Episodes13

Cast4

Jean Marsh

Jean Marsh

Rose Buck

Gordon Jackson

Gordon Jackson

Angus Hudson

A

Angela Baddeley

Mrs. Bridges

David Langton

David Langton

Richard Bellamy

Crew2

John Hawkesworth

John Hawkesworth

Writer

R

Raymond Menmuir

Director

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Episode Summary

"Facing Fearful Odds" is episode 12 of Upstairs, Downstairs season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 99 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Raymond Menmuir and written by John Hawkesworth, it aired on November 30, 1974.