--- product_id: 4227943 title: "DUCHESS DUKE STREET: COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD" brand: "gemma jonesvictoria plucknettcyril cokebill bain" price: "€ 138.57" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4227943-duchess-duke-street-complete-collection-dvd store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # DUCHESS DUKE STREET: COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD **Brand:** gemma jonesvictoria plucknettcyril cokebill bain **Price:** € 138.57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** DUCHESS DUKE STREET: COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD by gemma jonesvictoria plucknettcyril cokebill bain - **How much does it cost?** € 138.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4227943-duchess-duke-street-complete-collection-dvd) ## Best For - gemma jonesvictoria plucknettcyril cokebill bain enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gemma jonesvictoria plucknettcyril cokebill bain brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description All 31 episodes of the beloved PBS Masterpiece Theatre series An inspiring story of triumph and loss, love and laughter Born into the servant class, Louisa Leyton rises from the scullery to become the best chef in Edwardian London and manager of the most elegant—and discreet—hotel in town. She learns the rules of high society from powerful men captivated by her beauty but never sheds her Cockney accent or attitude. Even in the throes of World War I, Louisa proves she can take whatever life dishes out while remaining in a class all her own. Based on the true story of Rosa Lewis, a culinary genius and owner of London’s venerable Cavendish Hotel, this acclaimed BBC series dramatizes the life of an indomitable woman in entertaining stories full of humor and heart. Created by John Hawkesworth (Upstairs, Downstairs) and starring Gemma Jones (Bridget Jones’s Diary, Sense and Sensibility) as Louisa and Christopher Cazenove (A Knight’s Tale, Dynasty) as Charlie, the dashing love of her life. As seen on Masterpiece Theatre ## Product Details - **Genre:** Drama/Television, Television/British Television - **Format:** Box set, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC - **Contributor:** Bill Bain, Bryan Coleman, Christine Pollon, Christopher Cazenove, Cyril Coke, Gemma Jones, Holly de Jong, James Woolley, John Cater, John Rapley, John Welsh, June Brown, Lalla Ward, Mary Healey, Richard Vernon, Sammie Winmill, Victoria Plucknett - **Language:** English - **Number Of Discs:** 10 ## Images ![DUCHESS DUKE STREET: COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1Y7QQtUewL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Series 1 is Fantastic, Just started Series 2 ! Series 2 is even Better 1 *by B***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2014* This is definitely one of the best British TV Series that I have viewed ! Acting is superb, story is well done, and the episodes are the perfect length. There are 31 hour long episodes in the complete series so it does take a bit of time to enjoy all of the stories. Fortunately, each episodes stands on its own and is not dependent on previous episodes in order to follow the self contained stories. In the way of very minor criticism, I wish that the series had sub titles. The dialogue is fast paced so perhaps it would have been difficult. The Cockney accent is hard to follow and I feel that I have lost a bit by not understanding all that is said. Nevertheless, the other British accents are very discernable and easy to follow. It does take a bit of getting used to and as the stories move on, I have become somewhat more comfortable in appreciating the dialogue. In particular, Louise Trotter, and Mr. Merriman are the most difficult to follow. The "Major" is an especially interesting character and I believe could be the subject of his own series. He is certainly a mystery man. Overall, the series fully merits the unusually high five star rating !Series 2 is even better (both series are in the complete set). The series follows up with events and activities of the player during WWI with many surprises. The cast of characters is able to skillfully deal with all of the many circumstances and situations which confront them and the usual humor, drama, and suspense is ever present in each of the episode. There are 31 episodes in the set; getting to the last episode is defintely worth going through all of the 31 episodes. I actually thought that series 2 was much better than series 1, perhaps because the actors had become more familiar with their roles or perhaps because having WWI as the background period made it much more dramatic and intense. Lotte emerges in the final episodes and adds a great deal to the stories.This was one of the BEST ! Don't miss it ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Oh how I hated to see this series come to an end! *by M***A on Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2009* I didn't think that I could like anything better than Upstairs Downstairs but I was so wrong. This series is so much more visually appealing. The detail of the furnishings and period clothing alone make it worth viewing.Gemma Jones who plays Mrs. Trotter, The Duchess of Duke Street, is good, to be sure, but we all have our favorite characters and mine is Merriman the butler played by John Welsh. His understated manner and wit had me chuckling as I viewed each episode. As in Upstairs Downstairs, though, there is one servant who is treated badly. In UD, it was Ruby; in the DODS, it was Merriman. Granted, some of it was good-natured teasing but much of it was not. The disrespect that was shown to an octagenarian is disgraceful.Some of the episodes were difficult to watch especially during the WWI episodes; a lot of death and tragedy but then, that's war, isn't it? I will say that the last 5 episodes took a turn that I didn't particularly care for but if I tell you what they are, it will spoil things for you. I can say, however, that the character of Lottie is most disagreeable. She has aspirations of becoming a professional singer and the woman who played her, Lalla Ward, *cannot* sing. Her voice is weak, thin and trembly and I should think that they could've cast someone better for the part. In my opinion, she dragged the series down but I still gave it a 5 star rating because she didn't enter the picture until close to the end. Had she been introduced earlier, I may not have liked the series so much.I feel sad having come to the end and will definitely view this series again this winter during the cold, snowy months, sitting by the fire while sipping some English tea. A must see and worth every penny. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece classic for culinary-history buffs! *by H***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019* For those who recall this series back in the 1970's you will be pleased to travel back to, not only the story based on a TRUE story, but also experience the outstanding acting of Gemma Jones. This tells of the story of a rise from kitchenmaid to owner of a real prestigious hotel/eatery in the vicinity where there is a plaque erected today. We are often amazed how this all has been so overlooked over the years, but promise it to be a memorable delight! Rosa Lewis, the real "Dutchess of Duke Street" that this story portrays, was an absolute marvel in the kitchen with her innovative culinary creations that were well ahead of the times during this Edwardian era. The costumes alone are fabulous, as well, and not to be unappreciated for those interested in period fashions. This is one set of 27-hours that will endure once you have viewed it - and likely want to share it with others as I am doing. Hope this is helpful to anybody uncertain about a purchase, as we most certainly highly recommend this DVD set! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4227943-duchess-duke-street-complete-collection-dvd](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4227943-duchess-duke-street-complete-collection-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*