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The Duchess of Duke Street (1976–1977) — drama on BBC One
About The Duchess of Duke Street
The Duchess of Duke Street ended on December 24, 1977, on BBC One. The series concluded after its second season, which aired from September 3, 1977, to December 24, 1977.
The show was a drama series that depicted the life of Louisa Leyton, who rose from being a kitchen maid to become one of England’s most renowned cooks. Set at the turn of the 20th century, it was based on the life of Rosa Lewis, a celebrated hotelier. Over two seasons, the series explored Louisa's personal and professional challenges, her romantic relationship with Charlie Tyrell, and her interactions with high society guests, providing a detailed look into life during that era.
The cast included Gemma Jones as Louisa Trotter, Christopher Cazenove as Charles "Charlie" Tyrrell, and other notable actors such as Richard Vernon, Victoria Plucknett, John Cater, John Rapley, John Welsh, and June Brown.
The Duchess of Duke Street episode schedule
31 aired
Aired · 31
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 1977 | S2·E16 | Ain't We Got Fun |
| December 17, 1977 | S2·E15 | Poor Little Rich Girl |
| December 10, 1977 | S2·E14 | Blossom Time |
| December 3, 1977 | S2·E13 | Lottie |
| November 19, 1977 | S2·E12 | The Legion of the Living |
| November 12, 1977 | S2·E11 | Where There's a Will |
| November 5, 1977 | S2·E10 | Shadows |
| October 29, 1977 | S2·E9 | Tea and a Wad |
| October 22, 1977 | S2·E8 | The Reluctant Warrior |
| October 15, 1977 | S2·E7 | The Patriots |
| October 8, 1977 | S2·E6 | Your Country Needs You |
| October 1, 1977 | S2·E5 | The Passing Show |
| September 24, 1977 | S2·E4 | Winter Lament |
| September 17, 1977 | S2·E3 | A Lesson in Manners |
| September 10, 1977 | S2·E2 | Poor Catullus |
| September 3, 1977 | S2·E1 | Family Matters |
| December 11, 1976 | S1·E15 | A Test of Love |
| December 4, 1976 | S1·E14 | Plain Sailing |
| November 27, 1976 | S1·E13 | One Night's Grace |
| November 20, 1976 | S1·E12 | A Matter of Honour |
| November 13, 1976 | S1·E11 | No Letters, No Lawyers |
| November 6, 1976 | S1·E10 | Lottie's Boy |
| October 30, 1976 | S1·E9 | The Outsiders |
| October 23, 1976 | S1·E8 | Trouble and Strife |
| October 16, 1976 | S1·E7 | A Lady of Virtue |
| October 9, 1976 | S1·E6 | For Love or Money |
| October 2, 1976 | S1·E5 | A Bed of Roses |
| September 25, 1976 | S1·E4 | The Bargain |
| September 18, 1976 | S1·E3 | A Nice Class of Premises |
| September 11, 1976 | S1·E2 | Honour and Obey |
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| September 4, 1976 | S1·E1 | A Present Sovereign |
The Duchess of Duke Street cast
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Gemma Jonesas Louisa Trotter -
Christopher Cazenoveas Charles "Charlie" Tyrrell, later Lord Haslemere -
Richard Vernonas Major Smith-Barton - VPVictoria Plucknettas Mary
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John Cateras Starr - JRJohn Rapleyas Mr. Ernest Leyton
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John Welshas Merriman -
June Brownas Mrs. Violet Leyton -
Mary Healeyas Mrs. Cochrane - CPChristine Pollonas Aunt Gwyneth
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Holly De Jongas Violet -
Lalla Wardas Lottie - SWSammie Winmillas Ethel
- DBDonald Burtonas Augustus Trotter