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Duchess of Duke Street - Season 1

Series: Duchess of Duke Street

4.5

(564)

Episodes

Rating

TVPG

Year

1976

Language

English

Publisher

BBC Studios

About

A drama based on the life of Rosa Lewis of the Cavendish Hotel. Louisa Trotter begins as an assistant cook, becomes Edward VII's mistress and then owner of a fashionable London hotel.

Related Subjects

Drama

Episodes

1. A Present Sovereign

55m

At the turn of the twentieth century, Louisa Leyton secures the position of cook under Monsieur Alex, a leading chef, in a fashionable house.

2. Honor and Obey

55m

Louisa's success as a cook has brought her the notice of the Prince of Wales and of society. Louisa is approached from all quarters by potential suitors.

3. A Nice Class of Premises

55m

Queen Victoria dies and Edward VII becomes King. Louisa's life changes: she is in demand as a society cook and builds up a flourishing business - Augustus is not so lucky, and she looks around to find him employment.

4. The Bargain

55m

Louisa has thrown her husband, Augustus, and his overbearing sister out of the Bentinck and is determined to settle the hotel's enormous debts without help from anyone.

5. A Bed of Roses

55m

By the spring of 1902, Louisa's hotel has become the toast of London and she herself is the vital spark, which fires the heart of society. Her food is exquisite, her wine superb, and her personality can be matched by none. But can this state of affairs last forever?

6. For Love or Money

55m

The summer of 1904 sees the Bentinck full of visitors. Louisa is delighted with her first rich American guest. She is less delighted when she finds that the three parties are becoming involved with each other in a way that borders on the criminal.