Rent Upstairs Downstairs: Series 4: Part 2 (1976)

The second part of Series 4 Upstairs Downstairs collection describes the harrowing effect of the First World War from 1916 – 1918. The tragedy of war is brought home to 165 Eaton Place affecting both upstairs and downstairs family members. The servants try to comfort a grieving Rose whose fiancé has been killed in battle. Meanwhile, Hazel is harbouring her own fears for her young airman. Edward is seriously affected by his experiences in the trenches and Hazel learns that she has no prospect of seeing James in the near future. For weeks all at 165 Eaton Place have been living under a cloud of uncertainty as James Bellamy has been reported missing and the household fears the worst…