The New Man
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The New Man was the first episode of the second series of the British television series, Upstairs, Downstairs
. The episode is set in the summer of 1908.
has engaged a house cook for Elizabeth
and her new husband, the effete show-off and moderately famous (but not financially successful) poet Lawrence. On a flight of fancy, Lawrence insists on engaging a valet, rather than the more economical alternative of a mere boot-boy. Despite not being consulted, and not being given a chance to manage the household budget, Elizabeth has to bear the cost out of her moderate dowry
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Thomas Watkins
applies for the job as valet, and is engaged by to start after a superficial interview by Lawrence, whom he quickly assesses as a complete pushover
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In the new Kirbridge residence, Thomas makes advances towards Rose, who is flattered, and she almost succumbs, but Elizabeth discovers the two flirting.
Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs is a British drama television series originally produced by London Weekend Television and revived by the BBC. It ran on ITV in 68 episodes divided into five series from 1971 to 1975, and a sixth series shown on the BBC on three consecutive nights, 26–28 December 2010.Set in a...
. The episode is set in the summer of 1908.
Cast
Guest cast- Colin Cunningham (Milkman)
- Bill Burridge (Muffin Man)
- Lilian Padmore (Nanny)
- Joanna Robbins (Maid)
- Andrew Pitcher
- Lori Portugal (Children)
Plot
Without consulting her daughter, Lady MarjorieLady Marjorie Bellamy
The Lady Marjorie Helen Sybil Bellamy was a fictional character in the ITV drama Upstairs, Downstairs...
has engaged a house cook for Elizabeth
Elizabeth Bellamy
Elizabeth Kirbridge is a fictional character in the ITV period drama Upstairs, Downstairs, that was originally broadcast for five series from 1971 to 1975. She was portrayed by Nicola Pagett....
and her new husband, the effete show-off and moderately famous (but not financially successful) poet Lawrence. On a flight of fancy, Lawrence insists on engaging a valet, rather than the more economical alternative of a mere boot-boy. Despite not being consulted, and not being given a chance to manage the household budget, Elizabeth has to bear the cost out of her moderate dowry
Dowry
A dowry is the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings forth to the marriage. It contrasts with bride price, which is paid to the bride's parents, and dower, which is property settled on the bride herself by the groom at the time of marriage. The same culture may simultaneously practice both...
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Thomas Watkins
Thomas Watkins
Thomas David Watkins is a fictional character in the ITV drama Upstairs, Downstairs and its spin-off Thomas & Sarah. He was portrayed by John Alderton.-Greenwich:...
applies for the job as valet, and is engaged by to start after a superficial interview by Lawrence, whom he quickly assesses as a complete pushover
Pushover
Pushover may refer to:*Pushover EP, an EP by Australian artist Lisa Miller*Pushover , a game for the Amiga, Atari ST, DOS and SNES...
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In the new Kirbridge residence, Thomas makes advances towards Rose, who is flattered, and she almost succumbs, but Elizabeth discovers the two flirting.