Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20140526 | By Jo Baker. The story of 'Pride and Prejudice from the servants' point of view. It is wash-day for the housemaids at Longbourn House and Sarah's hands are chapped and raw. 'If Elizabeth Bennet had the washing of her own petticoats', Sarah thought, she would be more careful not to tramp through muddy fields.' The peace - or monotony - of domestic life below stairs is about to be disturbed the the arrival of a new footman, James. Washing ruins Sarah's hands, and a new footman arrives. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20140527 | Sarah is suspicious of the new footman, even though he lightens her workload. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20140528 | Sarah notices that the presence of the militia makes James uncomfortable. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20140529 | Sarah is charmed by the Bingleys' footman. James and Mrs Hill have reason to be worried. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20140530 | An invitation from Netherfield means that Sarah can better get to know Ptolemy. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20140602 | The day after the Bingleys' ball, everyone is feeling unsettled, including Sarah. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20140603 | Mr Wickham is getting under Sarah's feet and James' skin. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20140604 | Sarah wants to spread her wings, but leaving James is hard. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20140605 | James has left without saying goodbye, causing distress for Sarah and Mrs Hill. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20140606 | Sarah still has had no word from James, but the Bennet daughters have good news. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |