Mr and Mrs Kirbridge return from their honeymoon in Austria and set up their new household in nearby Greenwich, but are the couple as happy as they should be? S2 E1: The New Man
Sarah announces to James that she is pregnant with his baby, but this on top of his gambling debts is the final straw for the family - can they avoid a major scandal? S2 E2: A Pair of Exiles
The Kirbridge marriage is in trouble as Elizabeth is feeling unwanted by Lawrence and he refuses to discuss her want to start a family - does the poet have other interests? S2 E3: Married Love
Elizabeth and Lawrence's marriage appears to have ended as it becomes apparent that her visit for a simple tea has more to it than first meets the eye. S2 E4: Whom God Hath Joined
King Edward VII is the guest of honour at Eaton Place and Mrs Bridges gets to do what every cook in Mayfair and Belgravia would wish to do: cook for His Royal Highness. S2 E5: Guest of Honour
An Irishman attempts to bribe Lady Marjorie with love letters she had once written; Thomas gets wrapped up in the web of deceit, but will money get the better of him? S2 E6: The Property of a Lady
Having brothers visit them in London causes both Richard and Hudson complications and strained relations, but will the repercussions be worse for Hudson? S2 E7: Your Obedient Servant
Elizabeth and her daughter return to Eaton Place, but Sarah dislikes Nanny Webster as she is very set in her ways and seems not to be able to cope as she used to. S2 E8: Out of the Everywhere
It's June 1909 as Elizabeth marries Lawrence Kirbridge, a poet and Fabian socialist; her parents have their doubts, but they welcome him to the family. S1 E13: For the Love of Love
Lady Marjorie can take no more as Sarah reveals that she is pregnant - has she brought a final disgrace on Eaton Place, or can Watkins play a clever game to help everybody? S2 E12: The Wages of Sin
October 1908: there is a thief in the house, but who is the culprit? Is it Sarah, a visiting friend of James, or perhaps something more organised than just petty theft? S1 E11: The Swedish Tiger
October 1908: there is a thief in the house, but who is the culprit? Is it Sarah, a visiting friend of James, or perhaps something more organised than just petty theft? S1 E11: The Swedish Tiger
It's the autumn of 1908 as Sarah returns while James and Elizabeth are helping the poor at a refuge; soon brought back to the house, Sarah stirs up trouble for all. S1 E10: A Voice From The Past
November 1907: the loss of Emily has affected the staff a great deal, but Mrs Bridges appears to be so upset that she can no longer contain her emotions. S1 E9: Why Is Her Door Locked?
April 1907: in an effort to try to make the servants' lives better, Lady Marjorie and other ladies with staff organise a day in the park so that they can socialise. S1 E8: I Dies From Love
It's the summer of 1906 as loyalty, duty and love are put to the test when Lady Marjorie embarks on an affair with a friend of her sons. S1 E7: Magic Casements
It's December 1905 and Christmas; Elizabeth declines the chance to marry Angus but is captivated by a visiting German baron who befriends her, but is he all that he seems? S1 E5: A Suitable Marriage
It's August 1904; with the family upstairs taking their summer holidays, the staff downstairs have free reign in the house even while all the Bellamys are away. S1 E3: Board Wages
It's June 1904 and Lady Marjorie is sitting for her portrait by Guthrie Scone, a Scottish aristocrat-turned-avant-garde painter. S1 E2: The Mistress and the Maids
It's November 1903 in an English townhouse; the very proper butler Hudson, maid Rose, and cook Mrs Bridges are joined by a troublesome new maid called Clemence. S1 E1: On Trial
Summer 1930: the loose ends of James' life become apparent in the final chapter of the saga as the lives of the entire family and the staff change forever. S5 E16: Whither Shall I Wander?
October 1929: James returns home as a very wealthy man, but should he be advising Rose on what to do with her money on the eve of a stock market crash? S5 E15: All the King's Horses
It Summer 1929 and Ruby leaves Eaton Place but was that wise. Elsewhere, Georgina becomes engaged, but Lord Stockbridge's parents are unmoved by the prospect. S5 E14: Noblesse Oblige
Summer 1928: a fun evening with friends turns fatal for Georgina and she finds that she must live with the consequences of her actions forever. S5 E13: Joke Over
September 1926: Hudson becomes unwell on the night of a dinner party for the French Ambassador. Can Hudson return as butler at Eaton Place? S5 E10: The Understudy
May 1926: the whole of the country is affected by the calling of a General Strike, but how will those at Eaton Place view what is happening on the outside? S5 E9: The Nine Days Wonder
Spring 1923: James and Lady Newbury start an affair, but she is his friend's wife. Is this a scandal too far for Richard to accept from his son? S5 E6: An Old Flame
Spring 1922: a governess is disliked by downstairs as Virginia finds her disagreeable. When the governess tries to remove a new puppy, the staff must act. S5 E5: Wanted - A Good Home
Autumn 1921: now armed with a pilot's licence, James purchases a plane and takes Virginia into the skies to Richard's annoyance. Is tragedy about to strike again? S5 E4: The Joy Ride
Summer 1921: Georgina and friends throw a gathering at Eaton Place, but the night ends tragically for one partygoer. S5 E3: Laugh a Little Louder Please
February 1920: Daisy and Edward are having a tough time - but a return to Eaton Place is unlikely - and James decides to run for Parliament. S5 E2: A Place in the World
Summer 1919: jubilation sweeps through London and all at Eaton Place face change, but is James able to retain the staff and could life be changed forever? S5 E1: On with the Dance
With the war coming to end, can all at Eaton Place look ahead to a bright future and particularly Richard, who has joyous news to share? S4 E13: Peace Out of Pain
With her son facing an unfair court martial, Virginia Hamilton seeks advice from Richard - can he help, and will the counsel have unintended consequences? S4 E12: Facing Fearful Odds
With James still missing, the whole house is worried for what has become of him; meanwhile, Georgina makes a crucial discovery. S4 E11: Missing Believed Killed
James and Georgina are in France as a military campaign is about to begin, and is Hazel about to embark on an affair with a convalescing pilot? S4 E7: If You Were the Only Girl in the World
Both upstairs and downstairs want to contribute more as the war continues - while James wants a post to the front lines, Rose takes on a second role. S4 E4: Tug of War
The big day has arrived for Edward and Daisy as they get married, but Edward is then sent to France to begin wartime duties. S4 E4: Women Shall Not Weep
The sinking of the Lusitania has Hudson on a tirade in the servants' hall, and Richard is made Civil Lord of the Admiralty in the newly-formed coalition government. S4 E3: The Beastly Hun
James has returned and inadvertently gives an account of the situation of the war that the newspapers pick up, and Daisy and Edward have happy news. S4 E2: News from the Front
The Bellamys open their house to a Belgian refugee family as the First World War continues, and Edward decides to do his bit for the country. S4 E1: A Patriotic Offering
The differences between James and Hazel are there for all to see following Hazel's miscarriage, and will Richard really leave his home? S3 E12: Distant Thunder
Attempting to become financially independent, Richard buys shares in a company that has just obtained a government contract - could this purchase put his honour at risk? S3 E7: Word of Honour
Richard is about to meet a new partner - is she all that she seems, is there a dark side to this women's brother, and are they both out to deceive Richard? S3 E6: Desirous of Change
A former employee of the Bellamys has returned to Eaton Place, but it seems his recent past has meant a life on the run - are the police onto Alfred? S3 E5: Rose's Pigeon
Hudson and James spend a weekend at Somerby Park that allows them to reflect on Eaton Place and how much they enjoy their home. S3 E3: A Change of Scene
The terrible news about Lady Marjorie begins to affect everybody at Eaton Place - as Richard waits for news, an expected visitor calls late at night shocking all downstairs. S3 E2: A House Divided