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I just finished the 3rd of 5 seasons of the iconic British mini series, Upstairs Downstairs and I have to say it has lived up to it's legendary reputation. I became interested after the recent airing on PBS of a new installment of the series which takes up about 30 years after the conclusion of the first. I had always wanted to see the original which aired from 1971-75 and had it in my Netflix Q. I went to move it up to the top only to find it was now listed as unavailable. A new version had just been released in March so I bit the bullet (a not cheap at 129.00 +) and bought Upstairs, Downstairs: The Complete Series - 40th Anniversary Collection on Amazon. I am so glad I did!
I have watched many similar series most recently Downton Abbey, which takes quite a lot from Up/Down... it is ava via netflix streaming. Two other favorites of mine The Grand and The House of Eliott.
I also just notice Thomas and Sarah a spin off of Up/Down has also gone MIA on Netflix. I have to say I have a retro crush on Thomas as he appeared in the original... He is about 70 now ::sigh:: but so sexy back in the day!
I know there must be some other Anglophiles out there who like me may have recently discovered the show cause of the new version? Please use spoiler tool to hide anything... since many (like me) may not have seen it all yet.
I am also anxiously awaiting the follow up of Downton Abbey! I think it will probably reach us sometime next year... so cruel!
Oh and I just read there will be more of the new Up/Down. Other than Rose none of the other characters come back and though the production values improved greatly, somehow I prefer the original simple, tape version... it almost feels more real. It surprises how much these characters have touched me, when I watched the beginning of season 3 and
I cried and did not stop till the 3rd episode!
I discovered this fan site for the show...
Oh and please recommend your favorite shows!
I have watched many similar series most recently Downton Abbey, which takes quite a lot from Up/Down... it is ava via netflix streaming. Two other favorites of mine The Grand and The House of Eliott.
I also just notice Thomas and Sarah a spin off of Up/Down has also gone MIA on Netflix. I have to say I have a retro crush on Thomas as he appeared in the original... He is about 70 now ::sigh:: but so sexy back in the day!
I know there must be some other Anglophiles out there who like me may have recently discovered the show cause of the new version? Please use spoiler tool to hide anything... since many (like me) may not have seen it all yet.
I am also anxiously awaiting the follow up of Downton Abbey! I think it will probably reach us sometime next year... so cruel!
Oh and I just read there will be more of the new Up/Down. Other than Rose none of the other characters come back and though the production values improved greatly, somehow I prefer the original simple, tape version... it almost feels more real. It surprises how much these characters have touched me, when I watched the beginning of season 3 and
it's revealed Lady Bellamy is on the Titanic
I discovered this fan site for the show...
Oh and please recommend your favorite shows!