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''The Edwardian Country House'' was an acclaimed British Mini-series in the Reality Tv genre. It was first aired in the UK as The Edwardian Country House in April 2002 and was later shown in the U.S. on various PBS stations in 2003 as Manor House, where extra footage was added. In the series the Olliff-Cooper family are given the . Mr. and Dr. Olliff-Cooper become Sir John Olliff-Cooper, Bart., and Lady Olliff-Cooper. Interest and conflict is provided by the 14 Servant s, portrayed by individuals from several walks of life. Chief among these was Hugh Edgar , an Architect from Surrey , who was cast in the Role of the Butler . Participants received instruction and a set of rules by which they were expected to abide for the duration of the experiment. Most of the ‘upstairs’ participants enjoy their time in the House , which is meant to represent the years 1905-1914. Those ‘below stairs’ have a different experience; for those in the lowest ranks, particularly the successive Scullery Maid s, life appears to be intolerable. |
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