What do you know about "Upstairs, Downstairs"? Quiz

Answer: Sarah

Sarah (Pauline Collins) was originally known as something else - the rather grand-sounding Clemence. A romantic, wayward young woman, she is deeply unhappy when Lady Marjorie (Rachel Gurney) declares Sarah is a more suitable name for a servant. However, she soon learns to hold her tongue - at least on this occasion...

Answer: Fay Weldon

This episode was originally aired on British TV on 10 October 1971. Shaughnessy and Bingham both wrote a number of episodes, but not until later in the series.

Answer: 6

During filming, a technician's strike was taking place, so a decision was made to record the first six episodes in black and white. When the industrial action was finally resolved, the first episode was filmed (again) in colour. Two versions of 'On Trial' exist, in order for broadcasters to have the option of dropping the black and white episodes - 'Sarah Stays', if the black and white episodes are being used, and 'Sarah Goes', if only the programmes in colour are shown.

Answer: Eton

This little fact is revealed in an episode from series two, 'A Pair of Exiles'.

Answer: 'Your Obedient Servant'

The other episodes can also be seen in the second series.

Answer: Nicola Pagett (Elizabeth)

Nicola Pagett decided to leave after she was told her character wouldn't be appearing in a proposed movie of the series. Fearful of being typecast, Rachel Gurney did want to be written out, but agreed to appear in the opening episode of series three, which saw Lady Marjorie disappear on the Titanic's ill-fated maiden voyage. Jenny Tomasin had only joined the cast at the beginning of the second series, and like Jean Marsh, stayed until the final episode.

Answer: Richard employs her as his typist (he's writing a political biography)

Like many others, Hazel soon finds herself the object of James' affections, but unusually, this turns out to be a rather respectable affair! However, their marriage doesn't take place until subsequent episodes. When Hazel is first introduced, she is simply a middle-class girl, working as a secretary - there is nothing to suggest she is soon to become lady of the household. Georgina Worsley (Lesley-Anne Down) didn't arrive until later in the series.

Answer: Alfred

Alfred (George Innes) - a troubled character last seen in series one - is hiding from the police when he arrives back at Eaton Place. Rose agrees to protect him, and allows him to take refuge in the basement. When it is discovered by the household that he is wanted for murder, he decides to take drastic action...

Answer: An Australian sheep farmer who becomes engaged to Rose

Gregory first appears in 'A Perfect Stranger' from series three. He enjoys a short romance with Rose and suggests she emigrates to Australia with him. Having accepted his proposal, Rose suddenly loses her nerve at the last minute and turns her back on him - she grows to bitterly regret her decision.
In series four, Gregory finds himself back on British shores and, this time, Rose is determined to get her happy ending. Sadly, the year's 1916 and the 'war to end of all wars' is raging...

Answer: Belgium

Although the staff are hostile to their non-English speaking guests at the beginning, their attitude soon softens once Georgina acts as translator - the refugees' story is more horrific than anyone could imagine.

Answer: Mr Hudson

The dispute leads to an electrifying scene between mistress and employee. Distraught at being too old to enlist, but always respectful of authority, Hudson reluctantly agrees to Hazel's wishes. Gordon Jackson rightly won great acclaim for this episode, including an Emmy award.

Answer: Georgina

"Upstairs, Downstairs" was reasonably good at showing the role of women during this period - Rose becomes a bus conductor to help with the war effort and Ruby takes on the dangerous task of working in a munitions factory.

Answer: 1919 - 1930

John Hawkesworth, the show's producer, decided that 1930 was a good year to finish the programme - rapid changes to the economy and society at that time was leading to the demise of Victorian households like Eaton Place. The entire five series took place over the period 1903 - 1930.

Answer: He puts himself forward as a political candidate

This is the second episode in the last series.

Answer: Ruby

Edward and Daisy became sweethearts just before the first world war, marry during the conflict and leave Eaton Place to join the household of Marquess and Marchioness of Stockbridge. Having inherited a large sum of money, poor Rose allows James to invest it in the stockmarket - only to lose it all in the wall street crash.

Instead of becoming a 'lady of leisure', Rose remains in the Bellamys' service. Ruby, simple but oddly endearing, is the only one of them to move away with the Hudsons.