Servants: The True Story of Life Below Stairs
2012 · BBC Two · 60 min · 1 season
S01E03 · No Going Back
Sat, 13 Oct, 7:00 am
Dr Pamela Cox explores how the 20th century dealt a hammer blow to domestic service as we knew it, leaving the master-servant relationship spiralling into decline.
About
Dr. Pamela Cox reveals the real history of Britain's servants.
Episodes
- E01
Knowing Your Place
Sat, 29 Sept· 60 minThe real history of Britain's servants. Dr Pamela Cox looks at the grand houses of the Victorian ruling elite - estates dependent on an army of staff.
- E02
Class War
Sat, 6 Oct· 60 minThe real history of Britain's servants. Dr Pamela Cox explores what happened when servants directly challenged their masters during the golden age of Edwardian society.
- E03
No Going Back
Sat, 13 Oct· 60 minDr Pamela Cox explores how the 20th century dealt a hammer blow to domestic service as we knew it, leaving the master-servant relationship spiralling into decline.
Cast
Pamela Cox
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