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Product Description ------------------- Second half of the fifth series of the popular costume drama. In 'The Nine Days Wonder' the 1926 General Strike causes trouble in the Bellamy household. 'The Understudy' finds Hudson taken ill just as the family are about to play host to the French Ambassador. 'Alberto' has Georgina run with the fast set and meet-up with a film producer. 'Will Ye No Come Back Again' sees Hudson look into a bizarre Highland situation. 'Joke Over' finds Georgina involved in a terrible accident. 'Noblesse Oblige' has a new maid come to work in the household. 'All the King's Horses' sees James return from the United States and invest Rose's money in stocks and shares. And finally, in 'Whither Shall I Wander?', extreme measures need to be taken in order to pay off James' debts. From the Back Cover ------------------- An Emmy Award-winning season of Upstairs Downstairs now reaches its conclusion. It’s the roaring twenties but there is a great deal of disillusionment in the air. Richard Bellamy is anxious to be appointed Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and seeks out the rich and influential to help his cause. The General Strike of 1926 causes a further divide amongst the household and Hudson experiences difficulties in maintaining discipline. Amidst the political turbulence there is also social exuberance for some members of the upper class. Georgina strikes up a friendship with a wild society girl, causing great distress to her family. Meanwhile, James is experiencing the heartache of unrequited love as Georgina doesn’t recognize his strong feelings for her. Worst of all, a massive blow is dealt to the whole household as tragedy strikes Eaton Place. James has unfortunately made a bad investment and is forced to sell Eaton Place to pay off creditors.