TV series
The Duchess of Duke Street
1976–1977, English, on BBC One. Created by John Hawkesworth.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 31
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1977
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Latest episode
S2 E16: Ain't We Got Fun
Aired 24 December 1977
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- John HawkesworthCreator
- Gemma JonesLouise Trotter · 31 ep
- Victoria PlucknettMary · 26 ep
- John WelshMerriman · 26 ep
- John CaterStarr · 24 ep
- Richard VernonMajor Toby Smith-Barton · 18 ep
- Mary HealeyMrs Cochrane · 17 ep
- Christopher CazenoveCharles Haslemere (voice) · 15 ep
- Sammie WinmillEthel · 11 ep
- Holly De JongViolet · 7 ep
- June BrownViolet Leyton · 6 ep
- Bryan ColemanLord Henry Norton · 5 ep
- John RapleyErnest Leyton · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 September 1976
- Last aired
- 24 December 1977
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Duchess of Duke Street is based on
The Duchess of Duke Street is adapted from a real person.
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The Duchess of Duke Street: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Duchess of Duke Street are there?
The Duchess of Duke Street has 2 seasons and 31 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Duchess of Duke Street finished?
Yes. The Duchess of Duke Street ended in 1977, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Duchess of Duke Street on?
The Duchess of Duke Street is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
The Duchess of Duke Street parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Duchess of Duke Street?
If you liked The Duchess of Duke Street, try Upstairs Downstairs, Victoria, Dickensian.
Who created The Duchess of Duke Street?
The Duchess of Duke Street was created by John Hawkesworth and stars Gemma Jones, Victoria Plucknett, John Welsh.
What is The Duchess of Duke Street based on?
The Duchess of Duke Street is adapted from a real person.