Synopsis
First episode of period drama about two sisters who set up a London fashion house for society of the early 1920s.
- Programme: The House of Eliott
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 1991
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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Episode 10 | The House of Eliott
Episode 10 | The House of Eliott
The relationship between Evie and Beatrice is threatened when they are unable to agree on designs for their proposed collection.
Episode 11 | The House of Eliott
Episode 11 | The House of Eliott
The sisters find the theme for the new Eliott collection. They are introduced to an important fashion writer, who all but ruins their reputa...
Episode 12 | The House of Eliott
Episode 12 | The House of Eliott
A fashion show of the girls work is staged. Unfortunately they are accused of plagarism and this leads to dire consequences.
Episode 2 | The House of Eliott
Episode 2 | The House of Eliott
Having recovered from their father's death, the Eliott sisters continue to struggle to make ends meet.
Episode 3 | The House of Eliott
Episode 3 | The House of Eliott
Evie starts work with Mrs Partini, Bea learns from her father's mistress that they have a half-brother.
Episode 4 | The House of Eliott
Episode 4 | The House of Eliott
Fourth episode following sisters Beatrice and Evangeline Eliott, who are making their way in 1920s London society.
Episode 5 | The House of Eliott
Episode 5 | The House of Eliott
Beatrice and Evangeline's future is uncertain, after their dismissal from Duroque's.
Episode 6 | The House of Eliott
Episode 6 | The House of Eliott
Having decided to set up in business, Beatrice and Evie try to get financial backing for their venture.
Episode 7 | The House of Eliott
Episode 7 | The House of Eliott
The sisters get a new head seamstress and new premises for their new fashion house.
Episode 8 | The House of Eliott
Episode 8 | The House of Eliott
Beatrice's emotional life is in turmoil, when the man that she was once to marry, unexpectedly comes back into her life.
Episode 9 | The House of Eliott
Episode 9 | The House of Eliott
Everyone is working long hours to complete the orders flooding in. As tiredness turns to exhaustion, Tilly finds she is unable to cope.
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