Grade: A
The acclaimed PBS Masterpiece Classic series “Upstairs Downstairs” takes place in 1936 and focuses on the affluent Holland family, who reside upstairs, and the numerous servants who live downstairs at a fashionable London home. The series was written by Heidi Thomas and captures the changing times of England from radical politics, the rising social class and women’s place in society. The series stars Ed Stoppard as Sir Hallam Holland and Keeley Hawes as Lady Agnes Holland, adding quality performances to the historically rich and entertaining plot.