The House of Eliott (1991-1993)
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The House of Eliott is a British television series produced and broadcast by the BBC in three series between 31 August 1991 – 6 March 1993.
The series starred Stella Gonet as Beatrice Eliott and Louise Lombard as Evangeline Eliott, two sisters in 1920s London who establish a dressmaking business and eventually their own haute couture fashion house, Maggie Ollerenshaw as their loyal, but sharp mannered head of workroom Florence Ranby and Aden Gillett as photographer and film maker Jack Maddox. It was created by Jean Marshand Eileen Atkins, who had previously devised Upstairs, Downstairs. The series was written by several writers including Jill Hyem, Peter Buckman, Deborah Cook and Ginnie Hole.
Recent Episodes
| Episode | Name | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| S03E10 | Episode Thirty-Four | Mar 6, 1993 |
| S03E09 | Episode Thirty-Three | Feb 27, 1993 |
| S03E08 | Episode Thirty-Two | Feb 20, 1993 |
| S03E07 | Episode Thirty-One | Feb 13, 1993 |
| S03E06 | Episode Thirty | Feb 6, 1993 |
Frequently Asked Questions Warning: Spoilers
When did The House of Eliott premiere?
The House of Eliott premiered on August 31, 1991.
Who were the main characters in The House of Eliott?
The main characters in The House of Eliott were sisters Beatrice and Evangeline Eliott.
What was the profession of the Eliott sisters?
The Eliott sisters were fashion designers.
What was the setting of The House of Eliott?
The House of Eliott was set in 1920s London.
Who played the role of Beatrice Eliott?
Stella Gonet played the role of Beatrice Eliott.
Who played the role of Evangeline Eliott?
Louise Lombard played the role of Evangeline Eliott.
What was the theme of The House of Eliott?
The theme of The House of Eliott was the struggle of women to succeed in the male-dominated world of business.
Who was the creator of The House of Eliott?
The House of Eliott was created by Jean Marsh and Eileen Atkins.
What was the source of inspiration for The House of Eliott?
The House of Eliott was inspired by the life of Coco Chanel.
How many episodes of The House of Eliott were produced?
A total of 34 episodes of The House of Eliott were produced.
What was the critical reception of The House of Eliott?
The House of Eliott was generally well-received by critics for its strong female characters and historical accuracy.
What was the time slot for The House of Eliott when it aired in the UK?
The House of Eliott originally aired on BBC One on Saturday evenings at 9 pm.
Was The House of Eliott filmed on location or in a studio?
The House of Eliott was filmed on location in London and South East England, as well as in a studio.
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