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Upstairs, Downstairs
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Tug of War

  • Episode aired Feb 1, 1976
  • TV-14
  • 49m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Simon Williams in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
Drama

James yearns for a regimental post at the front and Rose volunteers to become a conductorette as the war rages on.James yearns for a regimental post at the front and Rose volunteers to become a conductorette as the war rages on.James yearns for a regimental post at the front and Rose volunteers to become a conductorette as the war rages on.

  • Director
    • Derek Bennett
  • Writers
    • Rosemary Anne Sisson
    • John Hawkesworth
    • John Whitney
  • Stars
    • Meg Wynn Owen
    • Lesley-Anne Down
    • Jean Marsh
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    91
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Derek Bennett
    • Writers
      • Rosemary Anne Sisson
      • John Hawkesworth
      • John Whitney
    • Stars
      • Meg Wynn Owen
      • Lesley-Anne Down
      • Jean Marsh
    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    Meg Wynn Owen
    Meg Wynn Owen
    • Hazel Bellamy
    Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down
    • Georgina Worsley
    Jean Marsh
    Jean Marsh
    • Rose
    David Langton
    David Langton
    • Richard Bellamy
    Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson
    • Hudson
    Angela Baddeley
    Angela Baddeley
    • Mrs. Bridges
    Jacqueline Tong
    Jacqueline Tong
    • Daisy Peel
    Simon Williams
    Simon Williams
    • James Bellamy
    Valerie Lush
    • Matron
    Barrie Cookson
    • Colonel Buchanan
    Betty England
    • Mrs. Carbury
    Betty Romaine
    • Mrs. Blaine
    Mel Churcher
    Mel Churcher
    • Angela Barclay
    Polly Williams
    Polly Williams
    • Lady Violet Courtney
    Richenda Carey
    Richenda Carey
    • Head Nurse
    Christopher Good
    Christopher Good
    • Captain Philip Hanning
    • Director
      • Derek Bennett
    • Writers
      • Rosemary Anne Sisson
      • John Hawkesworth
      • John Whitney
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    • Trivia
      Polly Williams, who played aristocratic nurse Lady Violet, was the sister of Simon Williams who plays Captain James Bellamy.
    • Quotes

      Lady Violet Courtney: What time do we go off duty I asked that head nurse. She looked at me as though I inquired whether she was a virgin. Told me to ask you.

      Angela Barclay: Whether she was a virgin?

      Lady Violet Courtney: I think I can make a daring guess about that.

    • Soundtracks
      The Edwardians: Theme from Upstairs Downstairs
      (uncredited)

      Vocal version titled "With Every Passing Day" recorded by Pauline Collins

      Composed by Alexander Faris (1971)

      instrumental version heard under main titles, entr'acte cards, and sometimes under closing titles

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • England, UK
    • Production companies
      • London Weekend Television (LWT)
      • Sagitta Productions Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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