Servants

Episode 1 (1x1)

Air date: Apr 10, 2003

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.