The Duchess of Duke Street
The Duchess of Duke Street is a British television period drama created and written by John Hawkesworth, loosely based on the real-life career of Rosa Lewis, and produced by the BBC and Time-Life Television Productions for BBC One. The programme ran for two series from 1976 to 1977. In Victorian London, Louisa Leyton works her way up from servant to renowned cook to proprietress of the upper-class Bentinck Hotel in Duke Street, St James's.
Overview
The Duchess of Duke Street is a British television period drama created and written by John Hawkesworth, loosely based on the real-life career of Rosa Lewis, and produced by the BBC and Time-Life Television Productions for BBC One. The programme ran for two series from 1976 to 1977. In Victorian London, Louisa Leyton works her way up from servant to renowned cook to proprietress of the upper-class Bentinck Hotel in Duke Street, St James's.
John Hawkesworth
Producer
Episodes
1. A Present Sovereign
Wanting to become an excellent cook, outspoken and ambitious Louisa Leyton persuades Monsieur Alex, a French chef working in the London home of Lord Henry Norton, to take her on as an assistant. Resented by other kitchen staff, Louisa bonds with Mary–target of their frequent malice–forms a friendship with butler Gus Trotter, and fends off attentions of the aristocratic Charlie Tyrrell. When Lord Henry unexpectedly returns during Monsieur Alex's holiday, Louisa must cook for a group that includes the Prince of Wales.
2. Honour and Obey
Hardly flattered and severely compromised, Louisa has caught the eye of the Prince of Wales and is pressed into marrying Augustus Trotter.
3. A Nice Class of Premises
All bets are off when HRH becomes His Majesty, King Edward VII and Louisa and Augustus must plan what lies ahead for them.
Cast & Crew
Gemma Jones
Louise Trotter
