The lives of both the family and the servants in the London townhouse at 165 Eaton Place are followed. Upstairs lives Richard Bellamy, the head of the household, and also a member of Parliament. His wife is a member of the titled aristocracy. Downstairs is Hudson, the Scottish butler who directs and guides the other servants concerning their tasks and proper places.

Originally broadcast on television from 1971-1972. "6+ hours of new bonus material." Special features: the making of Upstairs, downstairs part 1; episode commentaries; alternate pilot episode.

On trial -- The mistress and the maids -- Board wages -- The path of duty -- A suitable marriage -- Magic casements -- A cry for help -- I dies from love -- Why is her door locked? -- A voice from the past -- The Swedish tiger -- The key of the door -- For love of love. Disc 1. Episodes 1-3 -- Disc 2. Episodes 4-7 -- Disc 3. Episodes 8-10 -- Disc 4. Episodes 11-13.