The Duchess of Duke Street

Based on a true story, seen on Masterpiece Theatre in the mid-1970s, this acclaimed BBC series follows a Cockney servant girl as she rises from the scullery to manage the most elegant hotel in Edwardian London. A delicious tale of romance, intrigue, food, and fashion, created by John Hawkesworth (Upstairs, Downstairs).

Based on a true story, seen on Masterpiece Theatre in the mid-1970s, this acclaimed BBC series follows a Cockney servant girl as she rises from the scullery to manage the most elegant hotel in Edwardian London. Gemma Jones stars as the indomitable Louisa Leyton; Christopher Cazenove is her dashing Charlie. A delicious tale of romance, intrigue, food, and fashion, created by John Hawkesworth (Upstairs, Downstairs). Set includes all 31 episodes. CC; approx. 27 hours on 10 DVDs.
"The writing, directing, editing and performances are all first-rate. Like the best British programs, this one is addicting from the get-go, and both seasons are excellent."—Deseret News

"The Duchess of Duke Street evokes comparisons to the grand melodramas of Charles Dickens or Jane Austen with a hearty dash of Upstairs Downstairs."—FilmMonthly

10/10. "Exceptional writing and performances. A real treasure."—EInsiders

"As gripping and entertaining now as it was then. The Duchess hasn’t aged a bit"—Blogcritics Magazine

"What an addictive wonder this series was. Once you start watching, you'll find yourself not wanting to stop."—San Francisco Chronicle

"A wonderful series from start to finish"—Daily Journal

"This series is fully realized by Gemma Jones's exceptional performance"—Library Journal Reviews

"This show is fantastic."—Knoxville News Sentinel blog
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Limited Series (1980)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Costume Design (1978)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design (1978)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Actress (Gemma Jones, 1977)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design (1977)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Drama Series/Serial (1977)

13913 The Duchess of Duke Street: Complete Collection

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Series 1
Disc 1
A Present Sovereign
Honour and Obey
A Nice Class of Premises

Disc 2
The Bargain
A Bed of Roses
For Love or Money

Disc 3
A Lady of Virtue
Trouble and Strife
The Outsiders

Disc 4
Lottie’s Boy
No Letters, No Lawyers
A Matter of Honour

Disc 5
One Night’s Grace
Plain Sailing
A Test of Love

Series 2
Disc 1
Family Matters
Poor Catullus
A Lesson in Manners
Winter Lament

Disc 2
The Passing Show
Your Country Needs You
The Patriots

Disc 3
The Reluctant Warrior
Tea and a Wad
Shadows

Disc 4
Where There’s a Will
The Legion of the Living
Lottie

Disc 5
Blossom Time
Poor Little Rich Girl
Ain’t We Got Fun
  • Biography of Rosa Lewis
  • Edwardian period background
  • Photo gallery
  • Cast filmographies
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 27 hours
Format: Full screen
Number of discs: 10
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: Yes
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: N/A
"The writing, directing, editing and performances are all first-rate. Like the best British programs, this one is addicting from the get-go, and both seasons are excellent."—Deseret News

"The Duchess of Duke Street evokes comparisons to the grand melodramas of Charles Dickens or Jane Austen with a hearty dash of Upstairs Downstairs."—FilmMonthly

10/10. "Exceptional writing and performances. A real treasure."—EInsiders

"As gripping and entertaining now as it was then. The Duchess hasn’t aged a bit"—Blogcritics Magazine

"What an addictive wonder this series was. Once you start watching, you'll find yourself not wanting to stop."—San Francisco Chronicle

"A wonderful series from start to finish"—Daily Journal

"This series is fully realized by Gemma Jones's exceptional performance"—Library Journal Reviews

"This show is fantastic."—Knoxville News Sentinel blog
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Limited Series (1980)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Costume Design (1978)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design (1978)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Actress (Gemma Jones, 1977)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design (1977)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Drama Series/Serial (1977)

13028 The Duchess of Duke Street, Series 2

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Disc 1
Family Matters
Poor Catullus
A Lesson in Manners
Winter Lament

Disc 2
The Passing Show
Your Country Needs You
The Patriots

Disc 3
The Reluctant Warrior
Tea and a Wad
Shadows

Disc 4
Where There’s a Will
The Legion of the Living
Lottie

Disc 5
Blossom Time
Poor Little Rich Girl
Ain’t We Got Fun
  • Biography of Rosa Lewis
  • Cast filmographies
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 14 hours
Format: Full screen
Number of discs: 5
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: Yes
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: N/A
"The writing, directing, editing and performances are all first-rate. Like the best British programs, this one is addicting from the get-go, and both seasons are excellent."—Deseret News

"The Duchess of Duke Street evokes comparisons to the grand melodramas of Charles Dickens or Jane Austen with a hearty dash of Upstairs Downstairs."—FilmMonthly

10/10. "Exceptional writing and performances. A real treasure."—EInsiders

"As gripping and entertaining now as it was then. The Duchess hasn’t aged a bit"—Blogcritics Magazine

"What an addictive wonder this series was. Once you start watching, you'll find yourself not wanting to stop."—San Francisco Chronicle

"A wonderful series from start to finish"—Daily Journal

"This series is fully realized by Gemma Jones's exceptional performance"—Library Journal Reviews

"This show is fantastic."—Knoxville News Sentinel blog
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Limited Series (1980)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Costume Design (1978)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design (1978)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Actress (Gemma Jones, 1977)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design (1977)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Drama Series/Serial (1977)

12578 The Duchess of Duke Street, Series 1

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Disc 1
A Present Sovereign
Honour and Obey
A Nice Class of Premises

Disc 2
The Bargain
A Bed of Roses
For Love or Money

Disc 3
A Lady of Virtue
Trouble and Strife
The Outsiders

Disc 4
Lottie’s Boy
No Letters, No Lawyers
A Matter of Honour

Disc 5
One Night’s Grace
Plain Sailing
A Test of Love
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 13 hours
Format: Full screen
Number of discs: 5
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: Yes
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: N/A
"The writing, directing, editing and performances are all first-rate. Like the best British programs, this one is addicting from the get-go, and both seasons are excellent."—Deseret News

"The Duchess of Duke Street evokes comparisons to the grand melodramas of Charles Dickens or Jane Austen with a hearty dash of Upstairs Downstairs."—FilmMonthly

10/10. "Exceptional writing and performances. A real treasure."—EInsiders

"As gripping and entertaining now as it was then. The Duchess hasn’t aged a bit"—Blogcritics Magazine

"What an addictive wonder this series was. Once you start watching, you'll find yourself not wanting to stop."—San Francisco Chronicle

"A wonderful series from start to finish"—Daily Journal

"This series is fully realized by Gemma Jones's exceptional performance"—Library Journal Reviews

"This show is fantastic."—Knoxville News Sentinel blog
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Limited Series (1980)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Costume Design (1978)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design (1978)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Actress (Gemma Jones, 1977)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design (1977)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Drama Series/Serial (1977)