Maid in Britain
A look at how domestic servants have been portrayed on television, from The Forsyte Saga in the 60s to Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs today.
A look at how domestic servants have been portrayed on television, from The Forsyte Saga in the 60s to Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs today. Why are butlers, cooks and nannies such staples of television drama long after their real-life roles have declined? Are these shows socially relevant or mere escapism, and how accurately does television reflect the experiences of real-life servants?
Featuring archive from Brideshead Revisited, Jeeves and Wooster and The Duchess of Duke Street, contributors include Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey), Jean Marsh (Upstairs, Downstairs), Susan Hampshire (The Forsyte Saga) and Wendy Craig (Nanny).
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Executive Producer | John Moulson |
| Producer | Rachel Boyd |
| Director | Rachel Boyd |
Broadcasts
Tue 28 Dec 2010 22:00- Sat 12 Feb 2011 23:55
- Wed 20 Apr 2011 22:00
- Sat 20 Oct 2012 19:30