Upstairs Downstairs: Series 5 – Episodes 1-8

After World War One Eaton Place is plunged into the uncertain times of the 1920’s. James Bellamy, returning injured from the war, decides to go into politics while Richard Bellamy’s plans for his future with his new wife Virginia cause anxiety. James soon finds himself bored with his new life and embarks on an affair with his best friend’s wife and below the stairs Hudson has put his position as butler in danger by falling in love with the new housemaid.From the Back Cover
World War I is over and Eaton Place has moved into the 1920s. The uncertainty of this new age is emphasized as Richard Bellamys plans for the future with his new wife, Virginia, cause anxiety. James Bellamy, on returning injured from the war looking for a worthwhile occupation, decides to follow in his fathers footsteps and enters politics. James and Georgina are caught up in the hysterical gaiety of the times and throw a wild fancy dress party which ends in tragedy. James finds himself bored with his life and embarks on an affair with his best friends wife. Meanwhile, below the stairs, Hudson becomes enamoured with a new young housemaid and puts his position as butler in danger.