Upstairs Downstairs ( BBC1 19/02/12 )

dean michael · 14/02/12 - 14:39

The new series of this great drama starts 19th February at 9.30pm on BBC1 cannot wait:):):)

[Deleted User] · 14/02/12 - 15:25

Neither can I. I do admit that I watch Downton Abbey but Upstairs Downstairs is really good too. I like both programmes. It'll be my fix of costume drama for a few weeks. The time period is one of my favourites so I'm intriegued. On the repeats of the Original Upstairs Downstairs they've just got into the 20's and I'm thinking I wonder what the Hollands would have been up to at that time. No doubt on Sunday I'll be thinking I wonder what the Bellamy's, Georgina and the servants Edward, Daisy, Ruby and the Hudsons will be upto. I hope we get a reference to them. Maybe Rose is recuperating with the Hudsons or with Edward, Daisy and Georgina.

dean michael · 15/02/12 - 19:07

How many episodes are there in this series?

[Deleted User] · 15/02/12 - 19:38

dean michael wrote: »

How many episodes are there in this series?

There is six episodes in the series. So twice as many that were shown in 2010.

dean michael · 15/02/12 - 19:40

bookishlaura wrote: »

There is six episodes in the series. So twice as many that were shown in 2010.

Thanks for that

happy tv · 15/02/12 - 19:45

Is this the programme which was in the paper a few weeks ago where the were referring to a lesbian storyline

dean michael · 15/02/12 - 20:20

My friend asked me to choose between this show or downtown Abbey I would choose Upstairs Downstairs everytime

Sal*UK · 15/02/12 - 21:19

Thank you thank you - I am setting my dvd recorder as we speak.

dean michael · 15/02/12 - 21:21

Sal*UK wrote: »

Thank you thank you - I am setting my dvd recorder as we speak.

Enjoy Enjoy Sal*UK

dean michael · 16/02/12 - 09:59

What were the ratings like for the first series?

dean michael · 16/02/12 - 13:53

Who is your favourite character in the show?

Balthus · 16/02/12 - 15:29

dean michael wrote: »

Who is your favourite character in the show?

It has to be Rose (for nostalgic reasons). Quite sad to see Jean Marsh looking so frail these days, though.

A pity that Eileen Atkins left the show, I liked her character too.

Slow_Loris · 16/02/12 - 16:18

Have they axed the two younger house staff? The one from hollyoaks and the feisty maid?

rbdcay · 16/02/12 - 16:30

gilesb wrote: »

Have they axed the two younger house staff? The one from hollyoaks and the feisty maid?

I think the young maid has left but the young guy from hollyoaks is still there.

Here is the cast list

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00njdvp/characters

Slow_Loris · 16/02/12 - 17:50

I guess she is busy

"In October 2009, she took up a place to study English at the University of Cambridge."

I guess it would be her final year? So maybe not the time?

dean michael · 16/02/12 - 21:17

Balthus wrote: »

It has to be Rose (for nostalgic reasons). Quite sad to see Jean Marsh looking so frail these days, though.

A pity that Eileen Atkins left the show, I liked her character too.

Rose is my favourite character too

Rose Buck · 17/02/12 - 13:49

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/tubetalk/a366179/upstairs-downstairs-why-you-should-watch-the-new-series.html

This series sounds fantastic!! its shame Rose is only in two episodes but Jean's health must come first. Hopefully she will do the full series 3.

NoWireHangers · 18/02/12 - 12:33

Now that Lesley-Anne Down has been let go from 'The Bold and The Beautiful' she should return to USDS

dean michael · 18/02/12 - 14:32

Rose Buck wrote: »

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/tubetalk/a366179/upstairs-downstairs-why-you-should-watch-the-new-series.html

This series sounds fantastic!! its shame Rose is only in two episodes but Jean's health must come first. Hopefully she will do the full series 3.

I echo your comments get well soon Jean

Normandie · 18/02/12 - 14:48

dean michael wrote: »

My friend asked me to choose between this show or downtown Abbey I would choose Upstairs Downstairs everytime

There's a level of very enjoyable wit in Downton that I don't see in UD.

dean michael · 19/02/12 - 16:28

Don't forget it starts tonight on BBC1 at 9.30pm can't wait.

ravensborough · 19/02/12 - 17:13

I can't wait for this! The new series looks absolutely wonderful. It's a shame that Jean Marsh is only in two episodes and that the wonderful Eileen Atkins chose not to take part in the second season, but from what I've read and seen, it looks great.

[Deleted User] · 19/02/12 - 17:40

I am too looking forward to this.

I only wish the 2010 series had been repeated prior to this starting.

derek500 · 19/02/12 - 17:48

Hope they've upped the budget to get some extras in the kitchen scenes.

Poor old Valerie Barlow did all the cooking in series one, with no help, even with the washing up.

Poor woman's nearly eighty!!

[Deleted User] · 19/02/12 - 18:25

Where has the advertising and PR been for this!!!
I watch TV a lot and saw nothing. I don't read magazines particularly, I just happened to come across it on my programme scheduler by chance after scheduling Call the Midwife to record!!

dean michael · 19/02/12 - 20:12

paulaloulou wrote: »

I am too looking forward to this.

I only wish the 2010 series had been repeated prior to this starting.

Yes I agree

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