BBC One 2003 1 season 6 eps 14+ Ended

Servants

2003 1 season 6 eps 14+

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S1 · E1 · Apr 10, 2003

Episode 1 Episode 1

In 1850 the Earl of Taplow and his family return from Italy to Taplows,their country house,with their retinue of servants,led by butler Jarvis and house-keeper Flora. George Cosmo, a confident youngster,arrives seeking employment as the second foot-man,bringing with him forged references. Whilst Flora is willing to take him at face value,Jarvis is less certain. However the sudden departure of under-butler Frank creates a vacancy which needs filling immediately. George is taken on. First footman William is not impressed but he catches the eye of Grace, nursemaid to the earl's handicapped young son Harry.

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50 min

S1 · E2 · Apr 17, 2003

Episode 2 Episode 2

A grand dinner is to be held and George gets William involved in a scam whereby they will obtain cheap fish for the occasion. Unfortunately the fish is bad and the guests go down with food poisoning. Andrew,the sneaky,bullying under-butler,is aware of what has happened and wants money to keep quiet. Grace comes to George's aid by selling her engagement ring to raise the cash

7.8 · You

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S1 · E3 · Apr 24, 2003

Episode 3 Episode 3

William trips on a loose rug and drops young Harry,who eventually dies. Accusations fly amongst the servants as to who is to blame but the Earl concedes that it was an accident. However a planned banquet is cancelled,allowing the staff to enjoy the chef's sumptuous fare. Grace takes the death to heart and picks flowers from the Earl's orangery to provide a blanket for the little boy. The Earl sees this as vandalism but blames and sacks Esther,a maid who had been tormenting Grace.

7.7 · You

50 min

S1 · E4 · May 1, 2003

Episode 4 Episode 4

Flora confronts Jarvis after discovering he has been embezzling wages for years. Faced with exposing him, she must decide where her loyalties lie - above or below stairs. Elsewhere, Fred has to compete in a race to keep his job, while Grace and George agree to keep their blossoming relationship secret.

7.9 · You

50 min

S1 · E5 · May 8, 2003

Episode 5 Episode 5

New Year's Eve offers a chance for celebration for the staff, but the merriment does not extend to William, as his nightmares over Lord Harry's death continue to torment him, leaving him vulnerable to under-butler Andrew Adams' goading and cruelty, which leads to a terrifying and violent showdown.

7.7 · You

50 min

S1 · E6 · May 15, 2003

Episode 6 Episode 6

Young lovers George and Grace are almost discovered alone in the middle of the night, prompting Flora to demand a moral clampdown, against Mr Jarvis's better judgement. As the hunt to unmask the errant pair rages, the butler decides to move the household to Cumbria for a few months, leaving Flora heartbroken as she realises her true feelings for him.

7.5 · You

6 episodes in Season 1

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