Overview
One of the most successful British imports to the States,
Upstairs, Downstairs won 7 Emmys®, a Golden Globe, and a Peabody. Seen on Masterpiece Theatre and A&E, it follows the aristocratic Bellamys and their servants through 30 years of life in a fashionable London townhouse. (Please note Episodes 2 through 6 of series 1 were filmed in B&W.) This collection also includes
Thomas & Sarah, the continuing saga of the wily chauffeur (John Alderton,
Little Dorrit) and the sassy Cockney parlor maid (Oscar® nominee Pauline Collins). Two complete series, 81 episodes, 68 hrs. 25 DVDs, SDH.
- The complete series of Thomas & Sara,the continuing saga of the wily chauffeur and the sassy Cockney parlor maid.
- 5-part documentary The Making of "Upstairs, Downstairs"
- 24 episode commentaries
- 25 thanniversary retrospective "Upstairs, Downstairs" Remembered
- Interviews with the stars, composer, and editor
- Alternate pilot episode
- Episode 1 of The Story of the Costume Drama
- Booklet with an exclusive interview and essay from star and co-creator Jean Marsh
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 68 hours, plus bonus programming
Format: Full screen (some bonus programming Widescreen)
Number of Discs: 26
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color and Black & White
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 (some bonus 16:9)
Rating: NR
Press
"Delightful" --The New York Times
"Extraordinary" --The New York Times
- The complete series of Thomas & Sara,the continuing saga of the wily chauffeur and the sassy Cockney parlor maid.
- 5-part documentary The Making of "Upstairs, Downstairs"
- 24 episode commentaries
- 25 thanniversary retrospective "Upstairs, Downstairs" Remembered
- Interviews with the stars, composer, and editor
- Alternate pilot episode
- Episode 1 of The Story of the Costume Drama
- Booklet with an exclusive interview and essay from star and co-creator Jean Marsh
