Masterpiece Classic A surprising courtship ensues when Mr. Pritchard, invited to serve as the Servants Representative for the upcoming Lady Malcom's Ball, meets Miss Whisset. Upstairs, with the cracks in the Holland's marriage deepening, Lady Agnes... (more) decides to take some time away from 165 Eaton Place. Sir Hallam's life is thrown into turmoil with his wife's absence and he becomes increasingly reckless. His behavior becomes more and more evident to those around him, and when confronted with this reality, Sir Hallam begins to question whether his actions have had even more sinister consequences. Meanwhile, Beryl and Harry's relationship flourishes. They plan to start an exciting new life together until Harry's past causes Beryl to reconsider their future - and causes Harry to resort to desperate measures. As war looms ever closer, the preparations have the feeling of being real this time, but the prospect of violence in the world is overshadowed by the betrayal and conniving at 165 Eaton Place.