The saga of the aristocratic Bellamy family and their loyal and lively servants. Real-life events from 1903-1930 are incorporated into the stories of the Bellamy household. The first season commences with rare black and white episodes that were not broadcast in the United States for over a decade. On these discs, the Bellamys take on a new under-parlormaid, Lady Marjorie sits for a portrait, with the Bellamys away, the servants throw a party, and Elizabeth causes a scandal at a ball. Also, Elizabeth's search for a husband runs into trouble, Richard jeopardizes his political career, James's friend escorts Lady Marjorie to the opera, and Emily, the put-upon kitchen maid, falls for a footman.

Title from container. DVD release of episodes originally broadcast on television during the 1971-1972 season.

Disc 1. On trial -- The mistress and the maids -- Board wages -- The path of duty. Disc 2. A suitable marriage -- A cry for help -- Magic casements -- I dies from love.