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The House of Eliott: Series 1

London, 1920. As England recovers from The Great War, thirty-year-old Beatrice and her eighteen-year-old sister Evangeline are left penniless after the death of their father. Struggling to rebuild their shattered lives, Bea finds work with glamorous society photographer Jack Maddox while Evie's skills as a seamstress are put to good use by dressmaker Mrs Partini. Then, thanks to Jack's introductions to wealthy society, the door is opened to a whole new life. "The House of Eliott" is one of the BBC's most popular dramas, tracing the lives and loves of two very talented sisters in the heady world of London's high fashion society in the roaring 20s. Elegant and lavish costumes, a superb script and brilliant characterisations have come together to create this award-winning drama set in age of glamour and indulgence.

Year: 1991
Genre: TV Drama, Television Shows
Country: UK
Director: Alex Kirby, Rodney Bennett, Richard Standeven, Jeremy Silberston, Nicholas Prosser
Starring: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Peter Birch, Aden Gillet
Duration: 600 Minutes
Rating: M
8.1/10
Location in store: Drama (TV)

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