The Hero's Farewell [SEP] series
The Hero's Farewell
The Hero's Farewell is the tenth episode of the fourth series of the period drama "Upstairs, Downstairs". It first aired on 16 November 1974 on ITV.
Background.
"The Hero's Farewell" was recorded in the studio on 8 and 9 August 1974. Rosemary Anne Sisson used the diaries of Lady Cynthia Asquith as inspiration for this episode, as she had for her earlier episode "Tug of War". It is set shortly before October 1917.
Cast.
Lady Prudence brings Mr. Gerald Maitland, a famous actor, to 165, Eaton Place and persuades Richard to hold a series of historical tableau, entitled "The Hero's Farewell", in aid of the Red Cross. Lady Prudence knows that Hazel would never agree, she has used the opportunity of Hazel being in Eastbourne. Lady Prudence and Gerald Maitland then organise the tableau, with tableaux of ""Anthony and Cleopatra"", ""Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton"" and ""Columbus and Queen Isabella