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        SERIES  THREE     CONTENTS   Press  Release  .....................................................................................................  Pages  3  -­‐  4   Foreword  by  Writer  &  Executive  Producer,  Kate  Brooke  ...................................  Page  5  -­‐  6     CAST  INTERVIEWS   Jeremy  Piven  is  Harry  Selfridge  ........................................................................  Pages  7  -­‐  10   Zoë  Wanamaker  is  Princess  Marie  .................................................................  Pages  11  -­‐  14   Sacha  Parkinson  is  Connie  Hawkins  ...............................................................  Pages  15  -­‐  18   Kelly  Adams  is  Nancy  Webb  ...........................................................................  Pages  19  -­‐  22   Leon  Ockenden  is  Serge  De  Bolotoff  ..............................................................  Pages  23  -­‐  26   Hannah  Tointon  is  Violette  Selfridge  .............................................................  Pages  27  -­‐  29   Kara  Tointon  is  Rosalie  Selfridge  ....................................................................  Pages  30  -­‐  33     Synopses  ........................................................................................................  Pages  34  -­‐  37   Cast  and  Crew  Credits  ....................................................................................  Pages  38  -­‐  41       Press  contacts:     Kate  Bain   Tel:  020  7157  3039   Email:  [email protected]    

 

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Zoë  Wanamaker,  Kara  Tointon,  Hannah  Tointon,  Kelly  Adams  and  Leon  Ockenden   star  alongside  lead  actor  Jeremy  Piven  in  the  new  third  series  of  Mr  Selfridge  

  Following   the   ratings   success   with   British,   US   and   international   audiences,   ten   new   episodes   of   ITV   Studios’   lavish   period   drama   Mr   Selfridge,   starring   Emmy   award-­‐ winning  American  actor,  Jeremy  Piven,  have  been  produced  by  ITV  Studios  for  ITV.     The  drama  is  inspired  by  the  life  of  charismatic  American  entrepreneur,  Harry  Gordon   Selfridge,   whose   business   in   London’s   Oxford   Street   has   become   a   much-­‐loved   institution.       This  new  series  is  the  third  instalment  in  the  fascinating  rise  and  fall  of  this  colourful   but  troubled  man  and  picks  up  in  1919  just  after  the  end  of  World  War  I.       Zoë   Wanamaker   (My   Family,   Harry   Potter   films,   Agatha   Christie:   Poirot)   joins   the   series  cast  to  play  Russian  Princess,  Marie  de  Bolotoff.  Though  the  shadow  of  World   War   I   hangs   over   everyone,   the   first   episode   opens   with   the   joyous   occasion   of   a   wedding.     Harry’s   eldest   daughter,   Rosalie,   marries   Princess   Marie’s   handsome   son   Serge,  played  by  Leon  Ockenden  (Waterloo  Road,  Casualty,  Heartbeat).     Rosalie   Selfridge   is   played   by   Kara   Tointon   (EastEnders,   Lewis)   and   Kara’s   real-­‐life   sister,   Hannah   Tointon,   plays   her   rebellious   sister,   Violette,   which   sees   the   sisters   acting  together  for  the  first  time.       Sacha  Parkinson  (Coronation  Street,  The  Mill)  also  joins  the  cast  to  play  Kitty  Hawkins’   ambitious   younger   sister,   along   with   Kelly   Adams   (Bluestone   42,   Hustle,   Holby   City)   who  plays  Harry’s  new  love  interest,  Nancy  Webb.     Series   two   screened   on   ITV   on   Sunday   nights   from   January   2014   with   the   opening   episode   enjoyed   by   6.8   million   viewers   with   a   22.4%   share   of   available   viewing.       The   series  averaged  6.4  million  viewers  (21.6%  share).                       Kate   Brooke   (Ice   Cream   Girls,   Making   of   a   Lady)   returns   as   the   lead   writer   working   alongside   Kate   O’Riordan   (The   Bad   Mother’s   Handbook,   The   Kindness   of   Strangers),   Helen  Raynor  (Baker  Boys,  Doctor  Who),  Matt  Jones  (Rogue,  Dirk  Gently)  and  James   Payne  (EastEnders,  The  Musketeers).      

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Lindy   Woodhead,   author   of   Shopping   Seduction   and   Mr   Selfridge,   the   book   that   inspired  the  series,  continues  in  her  role  as  advisor  on  retail  history.   The   series   is   produced   by   Dominic   Barlow   (The   Mill,   The   Crash,   Garrow’s   Law),   and   executive   produced   by   Kate   Lewis   (Lightfields,   Vera,   Marchlands)   for   ITV   Studios   alongside  Kate  Brooke  and  Kate  O’Riordan.       The  new  series  has  been  commissioned  for  ITV  by  Director  of  Drama  Steve  November   and  Controller  of  Drama  Victoria  Fea.     “We’re   delighted   to   have   commissioned   a   third   series   of   Mr   Selfridge,”   said   Steve.     “It’s  been  very  pleasing  to  see  how  the  audience  have  reacted  to  the  drama  and  the   vibrant  and  inspirational  world  the  production  team  have  created.”     Kate   Lewis,   executive   producer   for   ITV   Studios   said:     “We   have   some   surprises   in   store  for  an  audience  in  this  third  series.  You  only  have  to  walk  down  Oxford  St  today   to   know   that   Selfridges   Department   Store   continued   to   be   successful,   but   for   its   founder,   Harry   Selfridge,   things   were   very   different.   His   story   was   a   rollercoaster   ride   that  ended  rather  tragically.  We  pick  up  Series  3  in  1919,  the  point  at  which  his  life   really  begins  to  unravel.”     Mr  Selfridge  is  distributed  internationally  by  ITV  Studios  Global  Entertainment.         Press  contacts:       Jo  Blanket  on  020  7157  3011  /  [email protected]     Kate  Bain  on  020  7157  3039  /  [email protected]                                              

 

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  Foreword   By  Writer  and  Executive  Producer,  Kate  Brooke     Mr  Selfridge  is  back!    It’s  wonderful  to  have  been  the  lead  writer  on  another  series  of   the  show.    In  this  third  season  we  are  taking  our  characters  down  surprising  avenues,   exploring  darker  situations  for  them.         It’s   1919   and   the   whole   of   England   -­‐   including   the   Selfridge   family   and   the   store   employees  -­‐  are  searching  for  ways  to  recover  from  the  devastation  of  the  Great  War.     Everyone   has   lost   somebody;   everyone   has   suffered   change.   How   do   you   move   on   from  such  a  cataclysmic  event?    How  do  you  look  forward  and  get  on  with  your  life?     Harry  Selfridge,  reeling  from  a  personal  grief,  will  make  many  mistakes  over  the  ten   episodes   of   this   series.     He   will   sew   the   seeds   of   his   own   downfall.     Selfridges,   the   store,   is   still   shining   bright   on   Oxford   Street   today,   but   the   Selfridge   family   is   no   longer  at  the  helm.    How  did  one  man  create  such  a  magnificent  store  and  then  lose   it?     It   seems   like   the   harder   Harry   tries,   the   more   he   puts   himself   at   risk.     Looking   for   ways   to   maintain   the   Selfridge   family   legacy,   and   at   the   same   time   to   help   the   country  recover  from  War,  he  unwittingly  makes  himself  vulnerable.       And  he  has  enemies,  both  seen  and  unseen.     Lord   Loxley   is   back   in   town.     He’s   made   a   fortune,   but   he’s   lost   his   most   prized   possession,   Lady   Mae.     Loxley   blames   Harry   and   the   battle   between   the   two   men   rages  over  the  boardroom  table,  as  Loxley  accrues  shares  and  tries  to  oust  Harry  as   Chairman  of  the  store.     Harry  is  also  in  trouble  on  the  home  front.    His  eldest  daughter  Rosalie  has  married   the   son   of   a   Russian   Emigree   Princess.     Serge   wants   to   exploit   his   new   family   connections   and   his   penniless   mother,   Princess   Marie,   is   keen   to   get   her   hands   on   Selfridge   money.       But   the   real   problems   kick   in   when   Loxley   and   Serge   team   up   against  Harry…     Our  store  characters  are  facing  challenges  as  well:  Accommodating  the  men  coming   back  from  War,  both  at  home  and  in  the  shop,  is  extremely  difficult.  Many  of  them,   disabled   and   injured,   are   now   unfit   for   work.     They   resent   the   women   who   have   taken  their  jobs.    On  a  more  intimate  level,  tensions  are  at  breaking  point  between   couples.    Agnes  struggles  to  understand  a  traumatised  Henri;  Doris  is  hiding  a  terrible   secret   from   Mr   Grove;   Miss   Mardle   must   adjust   to   the   realisation   that   she   is   alone   again.     But   the   human   spirit   is   naturally   optimistic,   and   in   the   face   of   all   these   problems,   there’s   only   one   thing   to   do…   dress   up,   go   out   and   dance!       London   has   become   a   party   City   and   Harry’s   daughter,   Violette,   symbolises   the   restless   age,   out   all   night   dancing   until   she   drops.     Harry,   as   always,   takes   the   pulse   of   the   moment,   inviting   French   designers   to   show   their   couture   dresses   at   the   store,   and   launching   a   huge  

 

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Beauty  promotion  from  the  Selfridges  roof  garden.    Victor  has  also  seen  his  chance,   setting   up   a   glamorous   night   club,   and   hiring   a   Dixieland   band.   If   they’re   not   dancing,   our   characters   are   flying   in   aeroplanes   or   driving   motor   cars   at   speed.   They’re   reaching  out  for  excitement,  they’re  breaking  new  boundaries.     Writing   and   storylining   the   third   series   of   Mr   Selfridge,   I   wanted   it   to   be   a   frenetic   ride,   full   of   muscular   story   and   energy.     Gone   is   the   understated   elegance   of   the   Edwardian   era.     We’re   on   the   cusp   of   the   ‘Twenties   and   I   hope   the   roar   will   resonate   in  your  ears.            

 

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  Jeremy  Piven  is  Harry  Selfridge  

 

  Jeremy   Piven   has   graced   our   screens   as   American   entrepreneur   and   department   store  owner,  Harry  Selfridge  since  2013.       Since  it’s  conception,  Mr  Selfridge  has  been  a  hit  with  viewers  in  the  UK  and  abroad   who   have   delighted   in   watching   Harry   Selfridge   build   his   Empire.   Jeremy   is   now   recognised  for  the  role  across  the  globe,  and  is  proud  of  the  series  continuing  success.       “I   love   being   recognised   as   Harry   Selfridge.   It’s   great   that   people   are   watching   and   know  the  character  I  am  playing.  The  production  team  and  cast  are  very  proud  of  the   work  we  have  done  in  creating  Harry’s  world.  We  all  work  as  hard  as  possible  because   we  love  the  show.       “People  seem  to  resonate  and  love  the  period  in  which  this  is  set.  It’s  evident  just  by   how  many  countries  we  sell  it  to  –  over  100  around  the  world.     “The  fact  that  people  from  all  walks  of  life  are  gravitating  towards  Mr  Selfridge  and   are  invested  in  the  characters  is  great.  We  film  most  of  the  series  from  a  warehouse   in   Neasden,   so   knowing   that   it   reaches   so   many   people   is   mind-­‐blowing.   When   people  come  up  to  me  I  see  their  enthusiasm  and  passion.  That  is  inspiring  to  me.”     Mr  Selfridge  is  filmed  over  six  months  of  the  year  in  Greater  London  and  Kent.  During   filming,  Jeremy  embraces  British  culture,  living  in  central  London.       “I   have   spent   the   past   three   years   in   England   and   feel   very   lucky   to   have   been   welcomed  with  open  arms.  I  feel  like  an  honorary  Brit,”  says  Jeremy.       “London  is  like  a  second  home  to  me.  I  really  enjoy  being  here  for  six  months  of  the   year.  The  people  are  really  friendly.  I  have  a  lot  of  fun.”     This   series   of   Mr   Selfridge   sees   the   Chicago-­‐born   actor   return   as   Harry   Selfridge   in   1919,  just  after  the  end  of  World  War  I.  Following  the  death  of  his  wife  Rose,  Harry  is   grief-­‐stricken  and  trying  to  maintain  the  careful  balance  of  being  with  his  family  and   managing   London’s   biggest   department   store   during   a   time   of   upheaval   felt   by   all   England.     Jeremy  explains  more  about  what’s  in  store…  

 

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  “We’re  really  getting  to  it  this  series  more  than  ever,”  says  Jeremy.  “I  believe  it’s  the   best   series   we   have   done.   It’s   really   challenging   as   an   actor,   but   that’s   what   you   look   for  in  a  role.  It’s  great  to  be  constantly  challenged.     “The  series  is  full  of  drama  and  based  on  true  events.  I  feel  like  nothing  is  crazier  than   the   truth,   especially   when   it   comes   to   Harry’s   life.   This   time   around   it’s   a   turbulent   ride!     “It   begins   on   a   very   sad   note   as   Rose   has   died.   She   was   the   love   of   Harry’s   life   no   matter   what.   Her   passing   is   devastating   to   him.   Harry   does   anything   he   can   to   not   be   still  and  have  to  go  inward  and  feel  his  grief.       “After   Rose’s   funeral   we   see   the   family   preparing   for   a   wedding;   Harry’s   daughter   Rosalie  is  to  marry  a  Russian  Prince  called  Serge  De  Bolotoff.  So  there  is  a  celebration   following  a  tragic  event.       “Harry  is  proud  of  his  daughter.  However,  because  of  the  turmoil  over  losing  Rose,  he   has   been   distracted   and   hasn’t   taken   the   time   to   get   to   know   Serge   or   his   mother,   Princess   Marie.   When   the   wedding   happens   Harry   gets   his   first   real   experience   of   them.   From   what   he   can   see,   they   are   a   brash   Russian   family,   much   like   bulls   in   a   China  shop.    He  can’t  quite  work  out  what  their  agenda  is.     “Serge   seems   to   be   incredibly   ambitious   and   Harry   doesn’t   know   if   he’s   the   right   one   for   her.   Not   long   after   the   wedding   they   come   to   blows   when   Harry’s   old   nemesis   Lord   Loxley   makes   an   appearance   and   starts   stirring   trouble   for   Harry   and   his   business.   Serge   gets   involved   and   makes   some   fatal   errors   that   have   devastating   consequences  for  Harry  and  the  store.”     Harry  also  has  his  hands  full  with  his  second  daughter,  Violette.     “Violette  is  in  certain  ways  the  most  like  Harry.  She  is  very  restless  and  wants  to  make   her   mark.   But   in   this   age   after   the   war   and   since   losing   her   mother   she’s   a   bit   lost.   Harry  won’t  let  her  work  in  the  store  even  though  she  shows  merit,  and  as  a  result   she  rebels.       “Violette   is   a   loose   cannon.   She   starts   going   to   Colleano’s   club   and   falls   for   Victor   Colleano.   He   is   the   wrong   guy   for   her   and   Harry   does   everything   he   can   to   get   her   away  from  him.  But  there’s  no  stopping  her!”       Harry’s  daughters  are  played  by  sibling  actresses,  Kara  and  Hannah  Tointon,  who  are   new  to  the  cast  this  year.     “Kara  and  Hannah  both  have  this  incredible  energy  and  are  so  easy  to  get  along  with.   They’re  really  professional  and  great  at  what  they  do.  They  are  a  great  addition  to  the   cast.      

 

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“I   think   we   have   been   really   lucky   as   the   new   cast   that   have   come   in   are   fantastic.   Leon,  who  plays  Serge,  and  Zoë,  who  plays  Princess  Marie,  are  hugely  talented.     “I’m  very  lucky  with  the  entire  Selfridge  family.  Off  screen  we  have  so  much  fun  and   laughter,   which   is   the   exact   opposite   to   what   viewers   will   see   on   screen   because   there  is  so  much  tension  and  drama  in  the  household.”     In  the  second  series  Harry’s  son  Gordon  gave  up  his  education  to  work  with  his  father   in  Selfridge’s  in  order  to  learn  the  family  business.  Gordon  has  since  worked  his  way   around   the   departments,   and   Harry   hopes   he’ll   soon   be   ready   to   step   up   to   be   his   right  hand  man  –  but  is  he  ready?     “Harry’s  always  made  his  son  Gordon  work  for  everything  he  has,”  explains  Jeremy.   “He   makes   him   go   through   his   paces   and   start   from   the   bottom   and   work   in   every   department  in  the  same  way  he  did  back  in  Chicago.  Finally  a  position  opens  up  in  the   store   for   a   new   deputy.   Harry   assumes   Gordon   will   throw   his   hat   into   the   ring   but   he   doesn’t,  which  is  very  disappointing  to  him.     “Harry   believes   that   at   this   point   Gordon   has   really   appreciated   learning   and   working   in   the   store   so   the   next   logical   step   would   be   to   move   up   in   the   ranks.   Gordon’s   a   little   intimidated   by   the   whole   thing.   He’s   already   had   some   teething   problems   when   he’s   tried   to   step   up   and   make   decisions   in   Harry’s   absence.   When   Gordon   says   he   isn’t  ready  to  take  on  the  position  it  saddens  him  as  he  believes  his  son  isn’t  grateful   and   he’s   not   willing   to   progress.   Harry   hopes   Gordon   will   change   his   mind,   but   Gordon  has  other  things  to  distract  his  attention  because  he’s  secretly  dating  one  of   the  other  employees!”     Harry  has  a  lot  to  contend  with  at  home  and  at  the  store.  But  in  his  personal  life  the   future   seems   bright   when   he   meets   striking   businesswoman,   Nancy   Webb.   Harry   instantly  falls  under  her  spell,  and  headlong  into  a  relationship.     “This   series   shows   the   beginning   of   Harry   Selfridge’s   demise,   but   his   journey   isn’t   completely  dark.  He  finds  love,”  says  Jeremy.       “When  Nancy  first  approaches  Harry,  the  last  thing  he’s  looking  for  is  love.  In  her  he   sees   incredible   spirit.   She   is   an   entrepreneur   and   wants   to   build   houses   for   the   fallen   heroes   of   the   war,   which   is   really   admirable.   She’s   very   reminiscent   of   his   late   wife   and  so  he  starts  a  business  with  her  and  believes  it  is  a  sign  to  continue  Rose’s  legacy.       “He  feels  like  all  the  pieces  have  come  back  together  and  that  she’s  given  him  back   his   life.   He   is   excited   about   the   project   they   are   working   on,   and   about   the   future   they   can   build   as   a   couple.   It’s   really   great   to   see   him   so   happy.   He   will   stop   at   nothing  to  make  it  work,  even  if  it  means  taking  a  risk  financially.”       Nancy’s  ambition  to  build  homes  for  servicemen  who  have  returned  from  war  is  one   of  many  storylines  in  Mr  Selfridge  that  reflects  the  impact  of  the  end  of  World  War  I   and   how   England   had   to   change   and   rebuild   as   a   nation.   Jeremy   reveals   he   is   pleased  

 

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to  have  the  opportunity  to  portray  this  important  time  in  British  history  through  the   series.       “Britain   remembered   the   centenary   of   the   start   of   The   Great   War   this   year   so   it   feels   poignant  to  show  the  after  affects  in  the  series  through  our  much-­‐loved  characters.   I’m   glad   we   can   do   storylines   that   show   many   different   angles   such   as   how   difficult   it   was   to   come   back   from   war,   post   traumatic   stress   syndrome,   homelessness,   and   struggle  for  getting  back  to  work.      “We  need  to  honour  all  the  people  that  gave  their  lives  during  The  Great  War,  and   honour  the  servicemen  who  continue  to  do  so  to  this  day.  It’s  very  important.”     Jeremy   plans   to   take   part   in   the   100   Year   Challenge   to   mark   the   centenary   of   the   World  War  I  and  raise  money  for  the  National  Memorial  Arboretum,  part  of  The  Royal   British  Legion  family  of  charities.     “I’m  proud  to  be  a  part  of  it  and  hopefully  when  I  come  back  to  the  UK  next  year  I’ll   be  able  to  do  it.       “I  feel  really  lucky  to  be  able  to  work  with  charities  doing  important  work.  I  hope  to   be  a  part  of  some  more  in  the  future  too.”       Jeremy’s  passion  for  charity  is  reminiscent  of  the  real  Harry  Selfridge.     “Harry  Selfridge  openly  supported  charities  and  worked  tirelessly  for  Britain.  He  had   dual  citizenship  and  he  cared  a  lot  about  the  country  and  wanted  to  help  in  any  way   he   could.   At   first   it   was   hard   for   people   to   take   because   he   was   an   outsider,   but   then   they  saw  his  evident  dedication  and  passion  toward  the  country.  We’re  trying  to  do   as  much  justice  to  that  as  possible.”     Jeremy,  who  won  an  Emmy  Award  for  his  role  as  Ari  Gold  in  Entourage,  reveals  he  has   high  hopes  to  return  to  London  in  2015  to  film  another  series  of  Mr  Selfridge.     “Everything  that  was  established  in  the  first  two  series  is  being  shaken  up  this  year.   Every  cast  member  is  getting  their  shot  and  they  deserve  it.  All  the  characters  have   the  breadth  to  fight  to  see  another  day.  I’m  looking  forward  to  what  might  happen  in   the  next  series.     “I’ve   always   been   a   fan   of   period   drama   and   have   gravitated   towards   it.   To   find   myself   in   Mr   Selfridge,   having   just   completed   the   third   series   is   great,   especially   coming  from  such  a  contemporary  show  like  Entourage.  I  can’t  wait  to  do  more.”         Jeremy’s   credits   include:   Entourage:   The   Movie;   Sin   City:   A   Dame   to   Kill   For;   So   Undercover;  Angels  Crest;  RocknRolla;  Smokin’  Aces;  Keeping  Up  with  the  Steins;  Old   School;  The  Larry  Sanders  Show.    

 

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  Zoë  Wanamaker  is  Princess  Marie  

 

  When  critically  acclaimed  actress  Zoë  Wanamaker  was  a  child  growing  up  in  London,   going   into   Selfridges   department   store   on   London’s   Oxford   Street   was   an   everyday   occasion.     “When  I  was  a  kid,  my  mum  used  to  go  to  Selfridges  all  the  time  and  I  used  to  go  with   her,”   says   Zoë.   “I   remember   it   really   well.   My   mum   is   American   so   going   into   department  stores  was  the  norm.  Selfridges  was  fairly  close  to  where  we  lived  so  it   was  a  place  to  go.     “Selfridges  was  a  real  experience  for  me.  It  was  massive!  It’s  changed  so  much  now   but  it  was  a  very  glamorous  place,  and  still  is.  The  architecture  is  so  beautiful.  I  love   the  clock  and  the  doors  and  it  still  had  the  wooden  floors.  It  is  a  beautiful  shop.”     Zoë   reveals   that   although   she   has   frequented   Selfridges   she   was   unaware   of   the   history  behind  the  store  founder,  Harry  Selfridge.     “I  didn’t  know  anything  about  Harry  Selfridge,  but  for  me  that  was  the  fun  of  doing   this   job.   I   enjoy   the   research.   Reading   about   Harry   is   quite   a   revelation.   He   was   a   genius.  The  whole  idea  of  placing  items  on  shop  counters  was  his  idea  –  but  then  he   was  surprised  when  people  nicked  things!”     Zoë   also   enjoyed   researching   the   real   life   history   of   her   character   in   Mr   Selfridge,   Princess  Marie,  mother  of  Prince  Serge  De  Bolotoff.     “I  took  a  lot  of  the  background  research  about  my  character  from  Lindy  Woodhead,   who  wrote  the  book  Shopping  Seduction  and  Mr  Selfridge.  I’ve  also  been  reading  a  lot   about  Russian  history,  particularly  during  that  period  in  which  my  character  lived.”     In   the   series   we   learn  the   extravagant   and  glamorous   Princess   Marie   Wiasemsky   was   a   direct   descendent   to   a   founding   father   of   Russia.   She   claims   to   have   been   later   hounded  out  of  the  country  by  the  Bolsheviks.     “The   fact   the   aristocracy   had   to   get   out   of   Russia   very   quickly   and   take   as   much   wealth  as  they  could  carry  without  being  searched  was  very  important  to  me.  You  can   see  the  desperation  of  having  to  survive  and  get  by  in  a  foreign  land.      

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  “To  have  to  run  must  have  been  terrifying.  Imagine  horses  chasing  you  across  snow   and  ice  and  trying  to  get  on  a  train  and  out  of  there.  Apparently  the  mentality  of  the   aristocracy  was  extraordinary.  In  Moscow,  before  they  had  to  get  out,  the  manicurists   were  run  off  their  feet  because  the  women  had  to  have  their  nails  done!”     We   first   meet   Princess   Marie   in   all   her   Russian   glory   at   the   high   society   wedding   between  Prince  Serge  De  Bolotoff  and  Harry  Selfridge’s  eldest  daughter,  Rosalie.       Says   Zoë:   “The   first   time   you   see   her   is   at   the   wedding   of   her   son   Serge   who   has   married  into  the  Selfridge  family.  His  bride  is  the  beautiful  Rosalie  Selfridge.       “At  the  reception  afterwards  she  seems  to  know  everybody!  She’s  quite  a  character.   In  history  she’s  described  as  a  bombshell.     “One  thing  that  stands  out  is  that  she  adores  her  son.  She  thinks  he’s  the  best  thing   since   the   invention   of   the   telephone.   She   loves   that   he’s   married   into   money.   That   makes  her  very  happy.  And  the  excitement  of  marrying  a  Selfridge  is  great.       “Harry  Selfridge  moves  in  the  same  society  which  she  moves  in.  Princess  Marie  goes   higher   because   she   knows   lots   of   royalty   and   lots   of   rich   and   powerful   people   in   England.  She  is  a  great  society  mover.”     Zoë   continues:   “Although   Harry   Selfridge   is   American,   it’s   clear   he’s   done   well   for   himself.   He’s   powerful,   rich   and   charismatic   and   interesting.   That   suits   her   fine.   For   her   son   that   is   fantastic.   Also,   as   family   there’s   a   possibility   Harry   might   invest   in   Serge’s  aeroplane  if  Serge  plays  his  cards  right.     “I  think  the  match  has  mutual  benefits  as  the  marriage  elevates  the  Selfridge  family   too.  It  must  have  been  a  huge  thing  for  his  daughter  to  marry  Prince  Bolotoff.”     The   costume   designer,   James   Keast   wanted   to   make   a   big   impact   with   Princess   Marie’s   character   through   her   styling.   Rich   and   opulent   colours,   fabrics   and   designs   were   used,   and   Zoë   was   pleased   get   involved   in   the   process   right   from   the   beginning   of  filming.     “At  the  wedding  the  hat  Princess  Marie  wears  is  fantastic.  We  decided  it  had  to  look   like  a  crown.  We  went  on  the  premise  that  the  hat  would  be  completely  eccentric  and   the  look  regal  and  powerful  to  accentuate  her  character,  particularly  as  it’s  the  first   time  we  meet  her.       “She   had   been   in   Paris   before   arriving   in   London   so   she   would   have   spent   a   lot   of   money   on   clothes   of   the   couture   at   the   time.   She   would   have   had   the   very   best   clothes  and  it  was  very  important  she  looked  moneyed.     “The  detail  is  wonderful.  The  costume  designer  has  been  great  and  very  supportive.   We   talked   a   lot   about   what   she   would   wear,   the   colours,   jewellery   and   make-­‐up.   We  

 

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looked  at  a  lot  of  pictures  and  talked  about  different  styles,  and  that  she  always  had   to  look  up  to  date.     “The  era  wasn’t  one  I  was  unused  to.  When  I  was  doing  The  Cherry  Orchard  at  The   National   Theatre,   the   set   designer,   Bunny   Christie   found   a   fantastic   book   on   Coco   Chanel.   It   was   a   wonderful   pictorial   book   on   what   Coco   was   wearing   at   this   period   and   we   based   a   lot   of   those   costumes   on   them.   Corsets   had   just   started   to   go,   so   the   shape   was   different.   I   now   love   the   style,   as   I   think   James   and   the   team   on   Mr   Selfridge  have  done  the  most  beautiful  job.”     Coupled  with  fantastic  costume  creations,  Zoë  also  has  some  of  the  best  one-­‐liners  of   the   series   –   enough   to   rival   Dame   Maggie   Smith’s   Dowager   Countess   in   Downton   Abbey.     “She’s   a   force   to   be   reckoned   with,”   laughs   Zoë.   “I   love   her   one-­‐liners.   She’s   arrogantly  funny.  But  she’s  got  to  be  witty  and  sharp  -­‐  to  go  through  all  she  has  and   keep  your  sense  of  humour,  you  have  to  be  funny.”     Speaking   further   about   her   character   Zoë   says:   “Princess   Marie   is   a   complete   aristocrat.   It’s   not   unusual   for   her   to   be   waited   on   hand   and   foot.   She   never   closes   doors  because  someone  else  is  meant  to  do  that.  She  never  picks  things  up  and  she   expects  someone  else  to  clear  up.  It’s  always  been  that  way.     “There   is   one   scene   when   she   gives   Serge   and   Rosalie   a   samovar   as   a   wedding   present.   Samovars   were   considered   the   most   beautiful,   expensive   piece.   In   the   old   days,  to  give  something  like  that  was  a  big  thing  as  they  cost  a  fortune.  When  she’s   asked   how   to   use   it   she’s   got   no   idea   at   all,   but   that   is   because   it’s   always   been   done   by  someone  else!”       Zoë     continues:   “When   it   comes   to   money   she   doesn’t   think   anything   of   charging   everything  to  Harry  Selfridge’s  account.  As  far  as  she’s  concerned  it’s  totally  normal.   She’s  the  mother  of  his  son-­‐in-­‐law  and  that’s  just  how  things  are.       “She  was  known  as  a  serial  spend  thrift  and  that’s  how  she  lived  all  her  life.”     In   order   to   take   on   the   role   as   Princess   Marie,   Zoë   had   to   master   a   Russian   accent   with  the  help  of  voice  and  dialect  coach,  Liam  Robinson.     “Liam  was  a  godsend.  He  did  a  lot  of  research  for  me.  He  has  a  Russian  model  as  a   friend   who   speaks   English   in   a   certain   kind   of   way.   He   recorded   her   voice   and   I   spent   time  listening  to  her.  I  didn’t  want  to  make  the  accent  too  ‘meerkat’  because  that’s   going   slightly   too   far.   Instead   I   wanted   to   give   her   an   aristocratic   tone   so   it   wasn’t   incomprehensible  or  laughable.     “During   the   filming   of   the   wedding   reception   there   were   a   couple   of   Russian   speakers.  I  started  speaking  to  them  and  asked  them  if  my  accent  was  ok.  It  was  good   housekeeping,  and  I  got  a  seal  of  approval  so  that  was  good!”  

 

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  Zoë’s   credits   include:   Agatha   Christie’s   Poirot;   Wodehouse   in   Exile;   My   Week   with   Marilyn;   My   Family;   Harry   Potter   films;   Five   Children   and   It;   Doctor   Who;   The   Old   Curiosity  Shop.        

 

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Sacha  Parkinson  is  Connie  Hawkins     Ex-­‐Corrie   star   Sacha   Parkinson   reveals   she   was   a   huge   fan   of   Mr   Selfridge   before   joining  the  new  series  as  Kitty  Edwards’  fiery  younger  sister,  Connie  Hawkins.     “It’s   amazing   to   be   part   of   Mr   Selfridge   because   I   had   watched   the   show   from   the   very   first   series   and   really   loved   it.   It’s   a   show   my   family   and   friends   are   massive   fans   of  too.  They  were  already  avid  watchers  before  I  was  cast  in  the  series  and  I  really  like   that  they  are  true  fans,  and  won’t  just  be  watching  because  I  am  in  it.       “It’s   a   bonus   to   be   stepping   into   something   with   a   massive   fan   base   around   it.   I   think   it’s  an  amazing  thing  to  be  part  of  and  I  feel  very  lucky.     “I   love   period   dramas.   It’s   interesting   to   see   a   piece   of   our   history   and   even   though   a   lot  of  them  are  based  on  historical  facts,  there's  still  something  magical  and  fairy-­‐tale   in  their  style.  I  think  they  are  so  beautiful,  in  particular  the  costumes!”       Sacha  shot  to  fame  at  the  age  of  16  playing  Sian  Powers  in  Coronation  Street.  Since   leaving  the  cobbles  in  2011,  she  has  gone  on  to  star  in  dramas  such  as  The  Mill,  By   Any  Means  and  The  Driver.       Speaking  about  her  blooming  career  and  aspirations  Sacha  says:  “Filming  a  drama  like   Mr  Selfridge  is  so  different  to  Corrie.  The  pace  is  a  lot  slower  and  there  aren’t  so  many   scenes   shot   in   one   day,   which   allows   more   time   for   creativity.   But   I   love   soaps   because   they   have   roots   and   are   easy   to   watch.   For   me   it’s   a   nice   contrast.   As   an   actress  I  enjoy  different  experiences  and  every  set  is  a  different  experience.     “I   think   if   you’re   rooted   to   one   place   for   so   long,   you   can   exhaust   the   experience   and   it  can  become  a  happy  routine.  I’m  looking  to  keep  on  working  on  different  projects   and   exploring   different   characters.   I   love   meeting   so   many   types   of   people   and   by   taking  on  new  roles  I  can  never  lack  new  material  and  influences,  which  is  great.”      

 

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In  Mr  Selfridge,  Sacha  plays  Connie  Hawkins,  who  is  introduced  to  audiences  as  the   sister  of  Selfridge’s  Head  of  Beauty,  Kitty.  Kitty  has  come  a  long  way  since  starting  her   career  at  the  store  and  is  now  married  to  journalist  and  author  Frank  Edwards.  When   we  meet  Connie,  it’s  clear  Kitty  and  Frank  have  concerns  about  Connie’s  troublesome   and  carefree  attitude,  particularly  when  it  comes  to  her  job  in  Selfridge’s  loading  bay.     “Connie   is   an   unrefined   fireball   of   energy,”   says   Sacha   about   her   new   character.   “Her   attitude   towards   the   world   is   the   polar   opposite   to   that   of   Kitty.   She   is   a   real   tomboy   and  totally  fearless.  She  is  straight  talking,  confident,  and  unaware  of  other  people’s   standing  in  society.       “Connie  is  so  different  to  her  sister.  Her  manner  puts  Kitty  and  Frank  on  edge  because   they  never  know  what  she  is  going  to  do  or  say  on  a  day-­‐to-­‐day  basis.     “When  I  took  on  the  role  it  took  me  a  while  to  figure  out  if  Connie  is  so  stubborn  and   abrupt  to  people  because  she  is  uneducated  as  to  how  to  behave  in  high  society,  or   whether   she   just   genuinely   doesn’t   give   a   damn   what   people   think   of   her!   But   as   the   series  progresses,  she  adapts  to  her  new  lifestyle,  learns  to  like  people  and  gradually   becomes  more  ladylike.       “Connie   is   so   fun   to   play   because   she   is   such   a   huge   character   with   a   lot   of   personality.  She  doesn’t  stand  for  any  rubbish  and  certainly  wouldn’t  be  intimated  by   anybody.   She   can   also   be   really   sweet,   even   though   sometimes   her   actions   get   her   in   trouble.”       Sacha  continues:  “Connie  works  in  the  Selfridge’s  loading  bay  as  one  of  the  women   employed  when  the  men  were  off  at  war.  It’s  now  1919  and  the  ex-­‐servicemen  have   returned   to   their   jobs,   working   alongside   the   women.   Connie   hates   the   fact   she   is   being   told   what   to   do   by   men   who   haven’t   been   there   in   a   long   time   and   don’t   know   what  is  what.  She  will  not  be  told  she  is  in  the  wrong  and  patronised  by  men.       “I   can   imagine   that   when   the   men   came   back   to   reclaim   their   jobs   it   must   have   been   upsetting   for   women   to   be   pushed   to   one   side   and   looked   on   as   second   best.   It   shouldn’t  have  been  like  that.  In  the  story  the  issue  is  only  touched  upon  for  a  couple   of  episodes  with  Connie’s  character  because  as  soon  as  she  realises  there  is  nothing   she  can  do  she  moves  on  and  eventually  claims  another  role  in  the  store.”       When  the  women  have  to  leave  their  jobs  in  the  loading  bay,  Connie  is  lucky  enough   to  gain  a  job  in  the  store  is  an  assistant  in  the  fashion  department,  working  with  Miss   Mardle.       “Kitty  helps  Connie  get  a  job  in  fashion,”  explains  Sacha.  “It’s  good  for  her,  especially   seeing  as  at  the  beginning  of  the  series  she  has  a  lot  of  energy  and  it  could  have  been   risky  to  put  her  on  the  shop  floor  in  fashion  when  they  didn’t  know  how  she  would  be   with  customers  or  what  trouble  she  might  cause  next.      

 

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“I  think  it  is  great  for  Connie’s  journey  to  be  put  on  the  shop  floor  in  fashion,  right  in   the  mix  of  it  all.  You  can  see  her  really  mature.  She  doesn’t  lose  any  of  her  bolshiness,   but  she  definitely  finds  something  that  she’s  is  good  at  and  has  an  interest  in.       “Miss   Mardle   really   takes   Connie   under   her   wing.   She   has   a   natural   talent   for   sales   and   Miss   Mardle   nurtures   that.   They   develop   a   really   nice   partnership,   which   is   so   lovely  to  see.  Connie  has  someone  to  keep  her  on  the  ground  and  focussed.”     Sacha   spent   much   of   her   time   on   set   filming   on   the   main   shop   floor   in   Selfridge’s   fashion   department.   So,   did   Sacha   enjoy   being   surrounded   by   the   latest   fashion   trends  from  1919?     “I  came  straight  onto  Mr  Selfridge  from  the  set  of  The  Mill,  another  period  drama.  For   that   drama   I   was   covered   head   to   toe   in   dirt   as   it   was   set   in   a   grimy   period   about   the   industrial   revolution.   Therefore,   even   though   Connie   is   far   from   glamorous   in   comparison  to  other  characters,  she  felt  glamorous  to  me.     “Walking  onto  the  set  of  Mr  Selfridge  for  the  first  time  was  amazing.  The  shop  floor   sets   are   beautifully   designed.   All   the   clothes   look   stunning,   as   do   the   actors   in   costume.     “It’s   lovely   to   go   into   work   and   get   made   up.   It   took   me   about   40   minutes   in   hair   and   make-­‐up   because   I   had   to   wear   a   hair-­‐piece   at   the   back.   Connie’s   costumes   are   quite   confortable  for  the  period.  She  wears  an  ankle  length  skirt  and  a  blouse.”       Sacha  continues:  “If  I  could  have  kept  anything  from  costume  it  would  have  been  a   pretty  clip  that  sits  around  the  collar  like  a  tie.  I  would  definitely  wear  that  today  with   a  nice  shirt.  I  also  really  liked  some  of  the  period  jewellery  we  used.     “If  I  had  the  chance  I  would  love  to  live  in  that  period  of  time.  I  think  everyone  looked   so   clean   cut   and   elegant.   My   style   is   far   from   elegant   –   I   tend   to   wear   trainers,   hoodies  and  a  bomber  jacket  or  denim.  Much  of  the  time  I  look  like  I  closed  my  eyes   and  picked  things  out  of  my  wardrobe!”  laughs  Sacha.       Sacha   admits   she   enjoys   shopping   in   Selfridges   in   London   and   in   her   home   city   of   Manchester.     “Selfridges   is   a   shop   I   go   in   regularly.   There’s   a   massive   one   in   The   Trafford   Centre   and   another   in   Manchester   close   to   where   I   live.   When   I   was   filming   Mr   Selfridge   I   went  into   the   one   on   Oxford  Street.   I   thought   the   one   in   Manchester   was  big   enough   but  the  one  in  London  is  absolutely  huge!       “I   really   enjoyed   going   to   Selfridges.   I   can’t   believe   the   main   structure   is   still   there   after  all  these  years.  The  store  has  stood  the  test  of  time,  which  is  an  amazing  thing.       “I   stood   in   the   store   and   thought,   ‘I’m   filming   how   the   store   began’.   It   was   really   surreal  and  fascinating.    

 

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  “Harry   Selfridge   achieved   so   much   and   it’s   interesting   to   learn   about   his   life   and   how   it  all  began.  He  was  a  very  modern  man  with  modern  ideas,  so  brave  and  positive.  The   whole  experience  for  me  has  been  a  real  history  lesson  that  I’ve  really  enjoyed.”         Sacha’s  credits  include:  My  Mad  Fat  Diary;  Homeboys;  Truckers;  Fright  Night  2;  The   Crash;  Casualty;  Survivors;  Shameless.                

 

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  Kelly  Adams  is  Nancy  Webb  

  Seasoned   actress   Kelly   Adams   bursts   onto   our   screens   as   Harry   Selfridge’s   new   business  partner  and  love  interest  in  the  new  series  of  Mr  Selfridge.     Kelly,   who   is   well   known   for   her   previous   roles   as   con   woman   Emma   Kennedy   in   Hustle   and   midwife   Mickie   Hendrie   in   Holby   plays   the   charismatic   Nancy   Webb,   a   business  woman  determined  to  get  Harry  Selfridge’s  attention.     “The  real  Harry  Selfridge  had  an  egg  timer  on  his  desk  and  as  soon  as  anybody  came   in  it  would  count  down  15  minutes.       “We   are   introduced   to   Nancy   when   she   insists   on   seeing   Harry   in   his   office.   He’s   taken  aback  by  her  very  forward  manner,  but  agrees  to  give  her  exactly  five  minutes   to  convince  him.  She  confronts  him  about  a  piece  of  land  he’s  rumoured  to  want  to   bid  for  at  an  auction  in  order  to  build  an  aerodrome  with  his  son-­‐in-­‐law.       “Nancy   wants   to   build   homes   for   heroes   –   for   men   returned   from   war   and   their   families.  The  piece  of  land  is  perfect  for  her  project  and  she  needs  an  investor.  Harry   could  be  the  right  man  if  she  plays  her  cards  right  and  he  likes  her  idea.”       Nancy  is  determined  to  prove  to  Harry  she  is  serious  about  building  social  housing  for   heroes   returned   from   war.   It   doesn’t   take   Harry   long   to   recognise   her   passion   and   support  her  100%,  even  to  the  determent  of  his  own  finances.       Reveals  Kelly:  “There  was  a  huge  shortage  of  housing  in  London  for  veterans  coming   back  from  war.  They  were  often  on  the  streets,  with  nowhere  to  go  and  no  jobs  to   earn   money.   Nancy’s   vision   is   clear,   and   she’s   a   bright,   intelligent   woman.   Harry   believes  in  her  and  agrees  to  work  with  her  to  help  finance  the  housing  project.       “After   their   first   meeting   Harry   goes   to   her   house,   which   is   incredibly   bold   of   him.   Harry’s  usually  embroiled  in  stocks  and  shares,  and  hard  business,  but  with  Nancy’s   housing  project  he  sees  something  simple  and  good.  It’s  non-­‐profit  but  it  will  help  a   lot  of  people.”        

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As  the  housing  project  gathers  pace,  the  pair  grow  closer  in  their  affections…but  have   we  learnt  all  there  is  to  know  about  Nancy  Webb?     “There’s   a   glint   of   interest   between   Nancy   and   Harry   from   the   first   meeting   but   she’s   not  interested  in  getting  involved  with  him.       “Harry   is   drawn   to   her   because   her   ideas   and   determination   remind   him   of   his   late   wife  Rose.  I  think  she  echoes  Rose  in  that  she  comes  across  as  good  and  sweet  and   wanting   to   help   those   less   fortunate.   Her   plans   are   similar   to   those   Rose   once   had   as   Rose   wanted   to   build   cottages   for   artistes   in   Chicago.   Harry   feels   that   Rose   would   approve  of  Nancy’s  work.  He  thinks  she’s  interesting,  ambitious.     “It   was   interesting   for   me   to   play   Nancy   as   I   didn’t   know   straight   away   which   direction  my  character  was  going  to  take  as  the  series  progressed.  There’s  definitely   more   to   her   than   meets   the   eye!   And   even   though   she   isn’t   interested   in   getting   involved  with  Harry,  he  is  very  charming  and  eventually  she  gives  herself  to  him,  and   into  the  possibility  that  all  he  can  offer  could  be  her  new  life.”     The   new   series   of   Mr   Selfridge   is   set   in   1919,   straight   after   the   Great   War   when   Britain   and   its   people   suffered   change.   Kelly   researched   this   important   time   in   British   history  to  help  her  prepare  for  her  role  as  Nancy.     “I  read  lots  of  books  on  World  War  One  as  research  for  Mr  Selfridge,”  says  Kelly.  “One   of   the   books   was   called   The   Great   Silence   and   is   about   the   years   straight   after   the   war,   which   is   a   moment   in   time   a   lot   of   people   don’t   tend   to   know   much   about.   I   found  it  was  absolutely  fascinating.  The  part  that  fascinated  me  most  was  about  the   women  at  home  and  what  their  lives  were  like  –  from  affairs,  to  news  of  loved  ones,   the   affects   on   people’s   relationships   due   to   metal   scars,   depression   and   post-­‐ traumatic  stress  syndrome.       “It   was   also   interesting   to   learn   about   and   women’s   work   ethics.   After   the   war   women   were   starting   to   have   careers   and   work,   because   they’d   been   given   the   opportunity  whilst  the  men  were  at  war.     “Still,  at  that  time  to  have  an  education  with  a  degree  was  almost  unheard  of  for  a   woman.  My  character,  Nancy,  reveals  to  Harry  that  she  has  a  degree  in  architecture   and  social  science.  She’s  also  unmarried.  She’s  incredibly  modern  and  driven  for  her   time.  It  was  a  great  thing  for  me  to  play  in  a  period  drama.”     Kelly  came  into  star  in  the  series  already  being  a  big  fan  of  the  show.       “I   have   watched   all   of   Mr   Selfridge.   I   love   it   and   I   love   the   story   of   it.   For   me   it’s   a   joy   to   watch   something   so   beautiful   and   glossy.   When   I   found   out   I   was   going   to   play   Nancy  I  was  very  excited  to  be  cast  in  it.  On  that  first  day  I  couldn’t  believe  the  size  of   the  cast,  it  was  massive!  And  it’s  a  lovely  working  environment.”      

 

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On  Kelly’s  first  day  on  set  she  wanted  to  establish  a  good  working  relationship  with   co-­‐star  Jeremy  Piven,  knowing  they  would  be  spending  a  lot  of  time  together  during   much  of  the  six  months  it  takes  to  film  the  10  part  series.         “Jeremy   and   I   had   to   have   a   connection   immediately,   because   we   share   a   lot   of   scenes  together  and  get  very  close!  The  first  thing  I  said  to  him  on  set  was  a  very  dirty   joke   about   a   scene.   It   could   have   gone   down   wrong,   but   he   burst   out   in   hysterics.   From   that   point   onwards   we   got   on   well.   We   laugh   and   we’re   very   silly   together.   Jeremy’s   incredibly   good   at   doing   impersonations   and   has   some   great   stories   from   Hollywood,  he  knows  everyone  who’s  anyone.”     Kelly  reveals  she  worked  with  costume  designer,  James  Keast  to  create  eye-­‐catching   outfits   to   highlight   Nancy’s   growing   confidence   as   her   relationship   with   Harry   blossoms.       Says  Kelly:  “James  [Keast}  was  keen  to  signify  there  was  something  slightly  different   about   Nancy   through   her   costumes.   He   made   the   necklines   just   an   inch   lower   then   you’d   expect,   and   used   movement   in   the   clothes,   or   buttons   or   bits   of   fabric   that   catch  the  eye  in  a  subtle  way.  All  those  things  create  a  bit  of  sparkle,  and  little  hints  to   the  audience  to  suggest  there  is  something  different  about  her.       “It’s   interesting   to   see   how   her   clothes   change   throughout   the   series   too.   At   the   beginning   her   clothes   are   more   of   a   Mary   Poppins-­‐style,   or   what   you’d   expect   a   schoolteacher   would   wear;   dark   and   plain.   But   even   those   have   a   little   hint   of   something  extra  on  them.       “As   the   story   moves   on   her   clothes   become   a   lot   more   extravagant.   She   allows   Harry   to   dress   her   and   she   allows   herself   to   enter   his   fashionable,   modern   world.   All   the   colours  she  wears  change  to  duck  egg  blues,  or  more  relaxing  and  fashionable  styles.       “The  clothes  are  made  to  make  you  feel  really  dainty,  neat  and  feminine.  It’s  great  as   they  make  you  stand  in  a  certain  way  and  behave  in  a  certain  way,  which  is  hard  as   these  days  we  are  so  used  to  being  utterly  comfortable  in  jeans  and  flat  shoes!     “To  begin  with  I  had  to  wear  a  complete  wig  which  was  really  long,  wrapped  up  very   neatly.   But   later   into   the   series   my   hair   was   chopped   off   and   curled   into   a   very   fashionable  bob.  Something  like  that  would  have  been  a  really  big  deal  to  do  in  those   days.   Quite   daring,   particularly   as   the   proper   bob   didn’t   come   in   until   later   in   the   ‘20s.”         Kelly’s  favourite  piece  of  Nancy’s  costume  is  an  of-­‐the-­‐era  fashionable  coat  that  she’d   like  to  own  for  herself.       “I   absolutely   love   this   wonderful   calf-­‐length   coat   that   is   late   teens/early   20s.   It’s   kind   of   like   a   giant   bat-­‐wing   slouchy   cardigan   but   would   have   been   worn   as   a   fashionable,   luxurious  and  warm  coat.  I  took  one  look  at  it  and  said,  ‘can  I  buy  this  afterwards?!’  

 

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It’s  just  fantastic,  it  would  go  with  everything  and  I  love  it  because  it’s  so  comfortable   and  knitted.”         Kelly’s  credits  include:  Bluestone  42;  Endeavour;  Death  in  Paradise;  The  Town;  The   Cricklewood  Greats;  My  Last  Five  Girlfriends;  The  Boxer;  Bronson.            

 

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    Leon  Ockenden  is  Serge  De  Bolotoff  

  When   Leon   Ockenden   was   cast   in   the   new   series   of   Mr   Selfridge,   the   first   thing   he   chose  to  do  was  visit  the  iconic  Selfridges  store  on  Oxford  Street.     “I   went   into   Selfridges   on   a   pilgrimage   after   I   got   the   job,”   says   Leon,   who   is   well   known  for  his  previous  roles  in  hit  TV  dramas  such  as  Waterloo  Road  and  Heartbeat.   “I   just   wanted   to   stand   there,   feel   the   walls   and   get   a   sense   of   the   place   and   how   it’s   evolved  over  time.  It’s  an  amazing  place.       “The   great   thing   about   Harry   Selfridge   is   that   he   was   a   pioneer.   He   came   from   nothing.  I  came  into  this  series  as  a  genuine  fan,  after  watching  the  first  two  series.  I   love   that   it   shows   the   history   and   the   birth   of   how   we   shop   today.   We   take   it   for   granted  that  we  go  into  shops  and  see  the  displays,  pick  things  out  we  want.  What’s   brilliant   about   watching   the   show   is   seeing   that   it   wasn’t   always   so.   Harry   Selfridge   put   the   customer   front   and   centre,   valuing   each   and   every   one.   And   he   made   shopping   an   experience.   Going   into   Selfridge’s   today   it’s   still   like   that,   and   quite   an   exciting  place  to  be.”     In   Mr   Selfridge,   Leon   plays   Serge   De   Bolotoff.   We   are   introduced   to   the   dashing   Russian   prince   and   aspiring   aviator   in   the   first   episode   when   he   marries   Harry   Selfridge’s  eldest  daughter,  Rosalie.       “I’ve  been  having  lots  of  fun.  I  was  ecstatic  from  the  moment  the  phone  call  came  in   saying,  “Do  you  fancy  playing  a  Russian  prince?”  My  whole  family,  including  my  wife   Vanessa   and   my   mother-­‐in-­‐law   are   really   pleased   for   me.   My   stock   has   never   been   higher!”,  laughs  Leon.     “Serge   is   quite   a   character!   He’s   very   To   the   Manor   Born,   a   real   playboy   aristocrat   who’s   been   indulged   by   his   mother   all   of   his   life.   I   think   it’s   wonderful   to   play   someone   who   has   such   a   high   opinion   of   himself.   It’s   a   great   starting   point   with   a   character  because  you  know  they’re  going  to  have  to  do  some  learning  in  order  to  get   on  in  life.”      

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  Leon  continues:  “What’s  interesting  is  that  Serge  is  a  real  life  person.  He’s  a  Russian   prince   but   there   is   some   argument   as   to   how   authentic   their   lineage   is,   especially   with  his  mother’s  claims  and  the  break  up  of  Russia.       “His  real  loves  are  flying,  champagne  and  women,  and  he  doesn’t  love  many  things,   really.       “When   it   comes   to   Rosalie   and   their   marriage,   I   don’t   think   he   knows   how   much   he’s   being   steered   by   his   mother.   His   mother   probably   knew   that   it   was   time   to   get   married   because   he’s   of   the   right   age   and   as   a   family   they’re   at   the   height   of   their   prestige.       “It’s  a  match  that  works  both  ways,  Rosalie  is  a  very  attractive  woman  and  she’s  from   good   breeding.   But   I   think   their   marriage   is   also   motivated   by   money.   It   becomes   apparent   quite   early   on   that   Serge   and   his   mother   have   money   problems   although   they  wish  to  hide  it.”     Not   long   after   Harry   Selfridge   proudly   walks   his   daughter   Rosalie   down   the   aisle   in   lavish  ceremony,  cracks  begin  to  appear.  It’s  clear  Harry  has  reservations,  and  knows   little  about  the  new  additions  to  his  family.     Explains   Leon:   “The   Selfridge   family   have   been   in   mourning   following   the   death   of   Rose.   The   marriage   between   Serge   and   Rosalie   has   happened   very   quickly,   in   a   whirlwind.  But  very  quickly  Harry  starts  to  think,  ‘who  have  I  let  my  daughter  marry?  I   didn’t  vet  this  man  properly.’       “Serge  definitely  has  an  inflated  sense  of  self.  He  is  so  in  love  with  his  ideas,  and  can’t   understand   why   Harry,   as   his   father-­‐in-­‐law,   wouldn’t   want   to   back   him   when   he   tries   to  forge  ahead  with  his  business  proposition  –  to  invest  in  land  for  an  aerodrome  and   build  a  plane  for  commercial  use.     “Commercial   air   flights   were   definitely   the   future,   so   Serge’s   at   the   forefront,   the   vanguard,  of  modern  technology  at  that  time.  He’s  definitely  got  big  ambitions.  Even   at   nineteen   he   announced   that   he   wanted   to   be   the   first   person   to   fly   over   the   channel,  before  Louis  Bleriot.       “Harry   is   quick   to   stymie   Serge,   which   causes   on-­‐going   friction.   Because   as   far   as   Serge’s  concerned  he’s  sharing  in  the  future.  And  for  all  intents  and  purposes,  Serge  is   definitely  right.     “Serge  and  Rosalie  end  up  living  under  Harry’s  roof  in  the  Selfridge  home.  It’s  bound   to  be  tricky  for  any  newly  married  couple  living  with  their  in-­‐laws.  But  to  make  things   more  difficult,  Serge  crosses  paths  with  Harry’s  old  rival,  Lord  Loxley…and  that  leads   to  more  trouble!”    

 

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Playing  Harry  Selfridge’s  son-­‐in-­‐law  meant  Leon  had  many  scenes  with  co-­‐star  Jeremy   Piven,  who  plays  the  American  entrepreneur  and  owner  of  the  iconic  London  store.       “My  first  scene  was  head  to  head  with  Jeremy,  in  Harry’s  office,”  reveals  Leon.  “I’ve   known   lots   of   Jeremy’s   work   from   long   before   he   was   a   star   in   films,   and   in   Entourage.  I’ve  always  been  a  fan  of  his.       “There’s  a  quote  by  Plato  which  is,  ‘you  learn  more  in  an  hour’s  play  with  someone   than  you  do  in  a  year’s  worth  of  conversation’,  and  I  tell  you  that  summed  up  my  first   experience  working  with  Jeremy.  He  is  mesmeric  to  work  with,  so  organic.”         As   a   Russian   prince,   you   might   expect   Serge   to   have   a   Russian   accent   like   his   mother,   Princess  Marie.  However,  this  prince  went  to  Eton  and  speaks  perfect  English.  But  this   didn’t   stop   Leon   from   deciding   to   study   the   complex   language   and   injecting   a   few   Russian  phases  into  the  dialogue  for  authenticity.       “Serge  doesn’t  have  an  accent  –  he  went  to  Eton,”  explains  Leon.  “He  was  educated   in  England  and  would  have  been  totally  bilingual.       “We   first   meet   Serge   in   Mr   Selfridge   at   his   wedding.   At   the   wedding   there   would   obviously  be  other  Russian  people.  Therefore,  I  thought  it  would  work  well  to  address   certain  people  trying  out  Russian  words.  So  I  started  to  learn  Russian!     “It’s   a   brilliant   language   to   learn.   The   great   thing   about   the   alphabet   is   that   it’s   entirely  phonetic,  but  you’ve  got  a  lot  of  false  friends;  letters  that  look  similar  but  are   a  completely  different  sound.  It’s  a  challenge,  particularly  as  the  placement  is  so  far   back  -­‐  I  guess  this  is  because  it’s  cold  and  you  don’t  want  to  speak  too  much  or  put   too  much  moisture  on  your  lips  or  they’re  going  to  freeze  together!     “I  learnt  to  ride  a  motorbike  for  my  last  job,  and  never  thought  I’d  be  learning  Russian   at   the   beginning   of   this   year!   But   the   fact   that   I   get   to   do   it   and   call   it   work   is   amazing.”       Leon   did   some   of   his   Russian   work   with   co-­‐star   Zoë   Wanamaker,   who   plays   his   on   screen  mother,  Princess  Marie.     “Zoë’s   character   does   have   an   accent   in   the   show   so   we   often   practiced   Russian   dialect  work  together.    We  also  use  some  words  when  our  characters  are  together,   exchanged   between   mother   and   son.   The   way   we   use   Russian   is   at   moments   of   heightened  emotion.  There’s  a  really  good  word  in  Russian  that  basically  means  ‘little   brat’.  In  one  scene  Serge  is  being  disrespectful  to  Harry  and  she  uses  it  to  call  him  into   line.       So,   having   starred   in   series   3   of   Mr   Selfridge,   would   Leon   like   to   come   back   for   a   fourth  series?    

 

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“Hell  yeah!  The  thing  I’ve  enjoyed  so  much  about  being  on  the  show  is  you’re  around   all  these  top  actors  and  you  get  to  learn  so  much.  I’d  happily  work  with  Zoë  every  day   for  the  rest  of  my  life  until  I  die.  She’s  amazing,  wonderfully  detailed  and  very  precise.   She’s   also   really   fun,   and   always   has   such   a   naughty   gleam   in   her   eye!   And   then   there’s  Kara  and  Hannah,  who  I  adore.  I  want  to  propose  to  their  mum  and  dad  that   they  adopt  me,  and  we  form  a  pop  band,  the  Tointettes!”       Leon’s   credits   include:   The   Cosmonaut:   Transmedia   Experience;   Best   Possible   Taste:   The   Kenny   Everett   Story;   Red   Tails;   The   Runaway;   New   Tricks;   Secret   Diary   of   a   Call   Girl;  Tripping  Over.            

 

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    Hannah  Tointon  is  Violette  Selfridge  

  Hannah   Tointon   joins   the   cast   of   Mr   Selfridge   as   Harry   Selfridge’s   fiery   daughter,   Violette.   Hannah   takes   on   the   role   alongside   her   sister   and   fellow   actress   Kara   Tointon,  playing  siblings  for  the  very  first  time  in  their  flourishing  careers.       “It’s   so   lovely   having   Kara   on   set,”   says   Hannah.   “We   were   a   little   worried   about   doing  the  series  together  because  we’d  never  crossed  that  path  before,  but  actually   just  having  that  reassurance  and  familiar  presence  on  set  is  lovely.     “It’s   been   a   really   great   experience.   Also   it’s   worked   well   playing   sisters   as   I’m   sure   with  anyone  else,  you’d  have  to  have  a  bond  or  spend  time  creating  it.  Hopefully  it   shows   on   screen   that   we   have   a   natural   sisterly   bond.   We   are   very   easy   in   each   other’s  company,  and  that’s  what  I  hope  we  bring  to  the  roles.”     In  the  new  series  it’s  1919  and  both  Selfridge  sisters  have  come  of  age,  but  couldn’t   be  more  different.  Violette  is  headstrong  with  a  rebellious  streak,  whereas  Rosalie  is   perceptive   and   calm,   and   as   the   eldest   daughter,   beginning   to   take   on   a   more   motherly  role  since  the  passing  of  Rose.     “They’re   finding   it   hard   following   the   death   of   their   mother   Rose.   There’s   a   strain   running   through   the   family   as   a   whole.   Although   Harry   remains   the   pillar,   they   are   all   trying   to   find   their   roles   again,   because   the   dynamic   has   completely   changed.   Rosalie   is  taking  the  role  of  the  mother,  as  the  sensitive  and  sensible  one,  but  I  think  Violette   is  really  struggling.  She  clashes  with  her  father,  out  of  frustration  more  than  anything,   because  she  can’t  seem  to  find  her  place.”         Speaking   about   her   character,   Hannah   says:   “Violette   is   definitely   a   little   bit   of   a   rebel.  She’s  pushing  boundaries  and  she’s  at  that  age  where  she  just  wants  to  have   fun.       “In  that  period  women  were  always  straight-­‐laced,  but  young  girls  are  young  girls  at   the  end  of  the  day,  and  she’s  trying  to  find  out  who  she  is  and  become  a  woman.  She   wants  excitement.    

 

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“She’s   also   eager   to   help   out,   she   just   doesn’t   want   to   stay   at   home   and   not   do   anything.  She  wants  to  be  in  the  store  and  working,  like  a  modern  woman  of  the  age,   but  her  dad  doesn’t  want  her  to  because  of  her  place  in  society.    That  is  when  we  see   it  bubble  over  and  she  starts  to  rebel.”       In  episode  two  of  the  series,  Violette  creates  an  opportunity  for  herself  at  Selfridge’s   in  the  fashion  department,  showing  true  Selfridge  panache  and  flair.       Says   Hannah:   “Harry’s   very   against   her   doing   anything   for   work.   Instead   Harry   is   very   much  behind  Gordon,  Violette’s  brother,  who  is  working  in  the  store.  Violette  won’t   take  no  for  an  answer  though,  and  goes  behind  his  back  to  do  a  little  bit  of  modelling   for  a  fashion  show  in  the  store.  She’s  really  creative  and  comes  up  with  the  concept,   which   is   a   real   hit.   It’s   clear   she   has   her   father’s   spark   in   that   way.   Harry   is   impressed   but   still   won’t   allow   her   to   have   a   permanent   job.   Father   and   daughter   are   at   loggerheads  and  Violette  is  frustrated  at  constantly  being  batted  down.”       Violette   begins   spending   a   lot   of   time   at   Colleano’s   the   club   run   by   ex-­‐Palm   Court   manager  and  Selfridge  employee,  Victor  Colleano.       “Someone   enters   her   life   who   is   not   the   most   appropriate   person   or   someone   her   father  would  approve  of  her  being  with  –  Victor  Colleano,”  reveals  Hannah.    “But  that   just   sums   up   what   she’s   about.   She’s   not   pretentious;   she   doesn’t   look   down   on   anyone.       “She  doesn’t  really  want  to  be  restrained,  or  want  to  conform.  I  think  she’s  drawn  to   people  who  are  free.  She  wants  to  be  like  them  but  because  of  her  role  in  her  family   she  can’t.       “Also,   I   think   she’s   clever   in   knowing   that   just   because   somebody’s   the   right   match   doesn’t  mean  it’s  going  to  be  perfect  or  their  life  is  going  to  be  rosy  or  plain  sailing.     She’s   seen   the   way   her   father   treated   her   mother   when   she   was   growing   up.   And   now,  she’s  beginning  to  see  it  again  between  Rosalie  and  Serge.     “What’s  interesting  is  that  although  Harry  Selfridge  owns  a  huge  store  and  is  famous   for  doing  so,  behind  closed  doors  he  has  this  family  that  he  can’t  really  control.  It’s   fascinating  to  see  in  this  series  how  he  balances  those  two  major  things  in  his  life,  and   doesn’t  always  get  it  right.”     When  Hannah  signed  up  for  her  role  in  Mr  Selfridge,  she  spent  time  finding  out  about   the  life  of  the  real  Harry  Gordon  Selfridge.     Says  Hannah:  “When  I  did  my  research  and  found  out  what  happened  to  Harry  I  just   couldn’t  believe  it!  He  didn’t  even  have  a  tombstone  in  the  end.  Not  a  penny  to  his   name.  It’s  really  sad.      

 

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“In  our  series,  it’s  sad  because  you’re  almost  willing  him  not  to  follow  that  path.  Yet   because  it’s  based  on  fact  and  we  have  to  show  that.  It’s  hard  to  see  somebody  who   is  so  great  and  watching  them  fall.       “By   the   end   of   this   series   the   audience   will   start   seeing   his   demise   and   how   it   affects   his  whole  family.  It’ll  be  intriguing  to  see  where  it  goes  from  there..!”     On   set   Hannah   had   to   work   closely   with   Jeremy   Piven,   who   plays   her   father   in   the   title  role.     “Jeremy  was  a  very  good  father  figure!  He  was  so  welcoming,  and  that  means  a  lot.   He’s  the  heart  of  the  show,  and  a  really  generous  actor  to  work  with.       “I   had   a   ball   filming   Mr   Selfridge.   Our   whole   Selfridge   family   unit   got   on   so   well,   it   made   the   job   easy.   We   had   a   lot   of   fun   filming   many   of   the   large   dinner   scenes.   Leon   is  so  funny  and  kept  us  laughing  throughout.”       Hannah  is  no  stranger  to  period  drama  having  starred  in  hit  TV  shows  such  as  Penny   Dreadful,  The  Hour,  and  Call  the  Midwife.    So,  does  she  enjoy  stepping  back  in  time   and  donning  a  vintage  frock?     “I   love   dressing   up,”   reveals   Hannah.   “It   really   gets   you   into   character.   And   when   you   see   everyone   else   dressed   up   too,   you’re   just   instantly   transported   to   1919   and   Selfridge’s  straight  after  the  war.       “Every   time   I   have   a   new   scene,   I’m   excited   about   what   I’m   going   to   wear.   James   Keast   is   a   fantastic   costume   designer   on   Mr   Selfridge.   Some   of   the   evening   dresses   he’s   created   for   me   are   absolutely   stunning.   I   feel   like   a   million   dollars   in   them,   so   beautiful.”       But  despite  enjoying  dressing  up  son  set,  Hannah’s  not  so  sure  about  making  a  habit   of  it  in  this  day  and  age!       “The  amount  of  time  it  would  take  you,  can  you  imagine?  And  the  hair!  I  don’t  know   how  they  did  it.    I’m  in  makeup  for  one  and  a  half  hours,  and  then  I  have  to  get  into   my   costume…It   must   have   been   exhausting   for   the   women   of   that   time.   You’d   get   to   the  end  of  the  day  and  need  a  week’s  rest  before  going  anywhere!”       Hannah   is   a   keen   shopper   and   often   finds   herself   in   Selfridges.   Says   Hannah:   “I’m   always  in  Selfridges.  I  was  there  recently  with  Kara  and  she  was  trying  to  figure  out   the   floor   plan   compared   to   our   set   in   Neasden.     Kara   was   saying   wouldn’t   it   be   funny   if   you   could   just   click   your   fingers   and   go   back   and   see   all   the   history?   It’s   astounding   when   you   think   about   it.   I   definitely   feel   proud   when   I’m   in   there;   proud   to   be   a   part   of  this  series  and  showing  how  it  all  came  to  be.”       Hannah’s  credits  include:  Captain  Webb;  Death  in  Paradise;  Walking  with  the  Enemy;   The  Lost  Future;  Switch;  The  Children;  The  Inbetweeners;  Hollyoaks.  

 

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    Kara  Tointon  is  Rosalie  Selfridge     The   first   episode   of   new   series   of   Mr   Selfridge   has   an   unmissable   event;   the   high   society   wedding   of   Harry   Selfridge’s   eldest   daughter,   Rosalie,   to   the   handsome   and   aspiring  aviator,  Prince  Serge  De  Bolotoff.  Kara  Tointon  takes  on  the  role  as  Rosalie,   and   explains   what   it   was   like   filming   the   spectacular   wedding   at   St   Paul’s   church   in   Knightsbridge.         “It  was  a  really  enjoyable  experience,”  says  Kara.  “It  was  one  of  my  first  scenes  on  Mr   Selfridge,  and  we  filmed  at  a  beautiful  church.  I  must  have  walked  up  and  down  the   aisle  a  hundred  times  by  the  time  we’d  finished!  I  remember  there  were  thousands  of   flowers  everywhere,  so  it  was  really  special.  The  cast  of  Mr  Selfridge  is  massive  and   almost  all  of  them  were  there  for  the  wedding  scenes.     “We   tried   a   lot   of   different   wedding   dresses,   but   in   the   end   the   dress   I   wore   was   made   from   scratch.   It   was   so   beautiful,   made   from   silk   with   a   long   train.   It   was   a   classic  design,  very  simple  and  elegant,  perfect  for  1919.  I  loved  it.     “The  whole  wedding  was  stunning.  It  felt  like  I  got  married  for  real.  I  don’t  feel  like  I   could  top  it!”     Kara  reveals  she  had  an  absolute  ball  filming  Mr  Selfridge!     “I  love  period  dramas  –  you  could  say  I’m  a  big  period  drama  junkie.  In  the  last  couple   of   years,   I   have   felt   more   comfortable   going   for   parts   in   period   pieces.   There’s   a   style   to  it  that  I  really  like.     “I   had   such   a   fantastic   six   months   filming   the   series.   It   was   great   to   go   into   a   show   that’s  so  established,  and  to  star  in  something  I  was  already  really  fond  of.       “This  is  now  the  third  series  so  the  audience  are  invested  in  the  characters  and  have   got  to  know  everyone.  It  can  be  quite  daunting  going  into  something  where  the  cast  

 

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and  crew  have  been  there  quite  a  while,  but  everyone  was  so  welcoming  and  it’s  a   wonderful  cast.”     The   experience   of   filming   Mr   Selfridge   was   made   all   the   more   special   for   Kara,   as   her   sister  Hannah  was  cast  alongside  her  to  play  Violette  Selfridge,  Rosalie’s  mischievous   younger  sister.     “We   are   sisters   so   we   are   incredibly   close   and   Hannah   is   my   closest   friend   too.   Being   at  work  together  isn’t  something  we  are  used  to.  It  was  slightly  bizarre  and  did  take   some  getting  used  to  because  normally  you  see  your  family  in  the  context  of  being  at   home.  Once  we  got  used  to  it,  it  was  so  comfortable  and  enjoyable  and  we  had  such  a   good  time  together.       “Most  of  our  time  on  screen  is  separate  but  it  was  nice  when  we  had  scenes  together.   Because   we   are   so   comfortable   with   each   other   it   made   our   scenes   together   really   easy.”     Kara  had  to  work  closely  with  Jeremy  Piven,  who  plays  her  father  Harry  Selfridge  in   the  series.     “Jeremy  was  fantastic.  He’s  got  this  great  energy  and  wants  everyone  to  be  his  or  her   best.   It’s   really   nice   when   people   are   team   players.   He’s   really   good   at   putting   you   at   ease  and  making  you  feel  comfortable.”     The  third  series  of  Mr  Selfridge  starts  with  the  sombre  funeral  of  Rose  Selfridge  who   was   the   heart   of   the   Selfridge   home.   Rose’s   death   has   a   deep   affect   on   the   whole   family,   who   must   try   to   adjust   to   her   absence.   As   the   eldest   daughter,   Rosalie   naturally  adopts  the  motherly  role,  as  Kara  explains.     “Rosalie  is  the  eldest  of  the  children.  She  is  very  much  like  her  mother.  Rose  was  a   very  cultured,  artistic,  and  quite  soft  in  manner.  Rosalie  has  all  those  characteristics.   She  is  also  someone  who  is  quite  introverted  and  soft.       “Equally,  she  is  strong-­‐willed  and  can  be  the  rock  for  the  family  when  she  needs  to   be.   She   was   incredibly   close   to   her   mother   and   really   struggles   with   her   loss,   but   when  she  gets  married  she  has  to  take  responsibility  and  step  up  to  be  a  role  model   in  the  Selfridge  home.”     The  wedding  of  Rosalie  and  Serge  happens  just  months  after  Rose’s  tragic  death.     “Rosalie   has   a   whirlwind   romance   in   which   she   meets   a   Russian   Prince   and   gets   married   not   long   after   their   meeting,”   reveals   Kara.   “The   one   person   she   could   really   do  with  advice  from  is  her  mother  and  she’s  the  one  person  who  is  missing.       “Initially   the   audience   will   worry   if   Rosalie   has   made   the   right   decision   in   marrying   Serge,  and  if  Serge  has  married  into  the  Selfridge  family  for  the  right  reasons.  Serge  is  

 

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incredibly  ambitious  and  forthright,  but  he  also  has  a  lot  to  learn.  They  both  have  to   work  hard  for  their  marriage.     “They  say  that  many  women  marry  a  man  like  their  father  and  this  is  true  for  Rosalie.   Although  Harry  had  a  notorious  wandering  eye,  he  and  Rose  had  a  really  strong  bond   and  loving  relationship.  Through  everything,  she  was  the  love  of  his  life.  We  have  to   hope  it’s  the  same  for  Rosalie  and  Serge.  As  the  series  progresses  I  think  the  audience   will  come  to  see  that  they  do  love  each  other  very  much  and  will  have  a  happy  long-­‐ lasting  marriage.”     Harry   Selfridge   begins   to   have   concerns   about   his   daughter’s   choice   for   a   husband   just  hours  after  the  wedding  ceremony.     “Harry’s   been   going   through   his   own   grieving   process   and   soon   after   the   wedding   happens,  he  worries  that  perhaps  he  hasn’t  done  enough  to  get  to  know  this  new  guy   marrying  into  the  family.  Harry  and  Serge  also  clash  over  business,  which  doesn’t  help   matters.     “I   think   everyone   is   slightly   on   edge   at   the   beginning.   However,   Serge   is   a   nice   guy   and   means   well.     He   loves   Rosalie   but   is   just   a   bit   misunderstood.   Serge’s   family   have   had   their   own   hardship   and   their   story   isn’t   quite   what   it   seems   because   although   they   have   their   royal   title,   they   have   struggled.   Serge   has   a   dream   to   be   successful   and  looks  up  to  Harry  as  a  self-­‐made  businessman.  He  wants  to  prove  he  can  do  the   same.”     Before  and  during  the  filming  of  Mr  Selfridge,  Kara  enjoyed  researching  her  character   and  the  real  life  she  shared  with  husband  Serge.       “I   spent   time   looking   on   the   Internet   at   the   history   of   the   Selfridge   family.   There   was   a  lot  during  the  time  Selfridges  opened  in  1909,  but  not  much  about  the  years  after   and  into  Harry’s  demise.  It  was  interesting  for  me  to  learn  that  Harry  eventually  went   to  live  with  Rosalie  and  her  husband  and  their  daughter.  They  lived  quite  a  quiet  life   after  the  Selfridge  Empire  collapsed.       “Leon,   who   plays   my   husband   Serge   suggested   we   go   to   the   National   Portrait   Gallery   where   there   is   a   picture   of   Rosalie   and   Serge’s   daughter,   Princess   Tatiana.   Leon   and   I   had  just  met  so  it  was  nice  to  get  to  know  each  other  and  do  some  research.       “Seeing   Tatiana’s   portrait   really   brought   it   home   that   we   were   both   playing   factual   characters   in   history.   I   find   it   makes   my   job   all   the   more   interesting   playing   a   real   life   character.”     Kara   also   enjoys   soaking   up   the   history   of   Selfridges   department   store   in   London   whenever  she  has  the  opportunity  to  visit.     “Selfridge’s  has  always  been  one  of  my  favourite  stores.  What  I  love  about  it  is  that   the   store   has   always   retained   its   uniqueness   as   a   special   place   to   visit.   It’s   a   lovely  

 

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experience   for   anyone   visiting   as   you   can   make   a   day   of   it   and   get   everything   you   need.     “Recently,   when   I   have   visited   Selfridges,   I   have   thought   a   lot   about   its   history.   I’d   love   to   press   the   rewind   button   and   go   back   to   1909   to   see   how   it’s   changed   over   time.  It  gives  me  a  tingle  to  think  about  all  the  history  under  one  roof.       “Harry   Selfridge   was   so   innovative   and   a   true   entrepreneur   of   his   time.   His   is   an   amazing  story.”         Kara’s   credits   include:   Lewis;   Last   Passenger;   The   Sweeney;   Bedlam;   EastEnders;   Dream  Team;  Strictly  Come  Dancing.        

 

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Mr  Selfridge  Series  3  Synopses    

EPISODE  1     1918  –  HARRY  and  his  family  are  gathered  for  the  funeral  of  his  beloved  wife  ROSE.  As   they   say   their   tearful   last   goodbyes,   a   grief-­‐stricken   HARRY   wonders   how   he   will   ever   get  by  without  her.     Nine   months   later.   HARRY   has   a   wedding   to   attend!   HARRY’s   eldest   daughter,   ROSALIE,  is  to  marry  renowned  Russian  aviator  SERGE  DE  BOLOTOFF.  At  the  church,  a   thronging   crowd   has   gathered   to   see   the   arrival   of   the   guests.   At   the   forefront   of   the   lavish   event   is   Russian   emigree   PRINCESS   MARIE,   the   extravagant   and   glamorous   mother  of  the  groom.  As  AGNES  watches  on  from  the  pews  she  is  surprised  to  find   HENRI   next   to   her,   recently   returned   from   War.   She   is   overcome   and   they   are   delighted  to  be  reunited.  After  a  waiting  through  a  long  War,  they  want  to  be  married   as  soon  as  possible.       Whilst   CRABB   worries   about   the   financial   implications   of   hosting   the   wedding,   the   reception  gets  into  full  swing  on  Selfridge’s  Oxford  Street  Roof  Terrace.  But  SERGE  is   drunk,   flirting   with   female   guests   and   pressurising   HARRY   to   invest   his   aerodrome   enterprise  –  which  HARRY  isn’t  keen  to  do.  HARRY  is  worried:  is  this  marriage  good   for  the  Selfridge  family?       Meanwhile,   we   learn   that   MISS   MARDLE   is   on   a   special   leave   of   absence   from   the   store   after   a   life-­‐changing   event.   Head   of   Cosmetics   KITTY   EDWARDS   and   writer   FRANK   EDWARDS   are   now   happily   married,   but   are   stuck   KITTY’s   younger   sister,   CONNIE,   living   with   them.   Trouble   is   afoot   when   HARRY’S   nemesis   LORD   LOXLEY   arrives   back   in   town   –   probing   MILES   EDGERTON   about   HARRY’s   latest   fortunes,   debts,  credits  and  business  interests…     VICTOR  COLLEANO  is  now  the  proud  owner  of  his  own  nightclub,  Colleano’s,  but  the   right   punters   aren’t   coming   in.   To   boot,   VICTOR   is   paying   10%   of   his   takings   to   INSPECTOR  PURKISS  in  return  for  the  police  turning  a  blind  eye  to  the  sale  of  alcohol   out  of  legal  hours.       At   the   store,   soldiers   who’ve   returned   from   war   have   found   their   jobs   taken   by   women.  Women  and  men  are  struggling  to  cooperate.  MR  GROVE  thinks  the  women   should  be  let  go,  but  HARRY  is  insistent  they  are  not;  they  remind  him  of  ROSE.  But   GEORGE  tells  MR  GROVE  that  he’s  found  it  hard  to  settle  since  returning  from  France,   and   hands   in   his   notice.   GEORGE   decides   to   go   and   work   for   his   old   mate   VICTOR,   where  they  can  look  out  for  each  other.       Rumours   of   HARRY’s   involvement   in   financing   SERGE’s   aerodrome   have   spurred   LOXLEY   into   action.   He   whisks   SERGE   away   on   his   wedding   morning,   introducing   himself   as   a   legitimate   potential   financier   for   his   aerodrome   project.   Abandoned   before   her   wedding   breakfast,   an   upset   ROSALIE   comes   to   the   store   and   tells   HARRY,   who   decides   to   have   them   come   live   with   him.   He   can   keep   an   eye   on   things   that  

 

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way.  PRINCESS  MARIE  tells  Harry  she  will  return  to  her  own  flat,  but  checks  into  an   expensive  hotel  suite  instead  -­‐  charging  it  to  HARRY.  She’s  homeless,  and  hiding  it.         Newcomer  NANCY  WEBB  comes  to  Selfridge’s  and  demands  a  meeting  with  HARRY.   Armed  with  plans  for  a  housing  estate  for  former  War  servicemen,  NANCY  is  planning   to  use  the  same  piece  of  land  in  Acton  SERGE  has  earmarked  for  his  aerodrome.  She   implores  HARRY  not  to  buy  this  land;  rumours  of  his  interest  are  pushing  the  price  up.   She’s  worried  she’ll  lose  her  backer,  LORD  MEADOWES  –  and  leaves  HARRY  with  food   for  thought.  He  remembers  how  ROSE  had  a  similar  housing  project  in  Chicago…       HENRI   and   AGNES   finally   have   their   moment   of   happiness   and   are   wed.   But   later,   HENRI   is   shocked   and   shaken   by   the   ghostly   apparitions   of   fellow   French   soldiers   lost   in  War.  AGNES  catches  a  distressed-­‐looking  HENRI,  who  insists  nothing  is  the  matter.     Later   that   night,   HARRY   finds   ROSE’s   discarded   plans   for   homes   in   her   studio.   With   NANCY   WEBB’s   words   in   his   mind   and   ROSE’s   plans   in   hand,   he   heads   to   the   vast   expanse  of  land  in  Acton  where  the  idea  for  an  entirely  new  project  begins  to  form.  If   there’s  anyone  who  can  pull  it  off,  it’s  HARRY  SELFRIDGE.         EPISODE  2     Selfridge’s   is   hosting   the   biggest,   most   exclusive   fashion   event   since   the   war.   MADAME  LANVIN  is  showcasing  her  new  collection  at  the  store,  and  if  all  goes  well,   HARRY  could  secure  an  exclusive  contract  with  her.       Meanwhile,  HARRY  visits  NANCY  WEBB.  He  tells  her  that  this  project  reminds  him  of   one   his   beloved   late   wife   ROSE   once   did,   and   that   he’s   going   to   bid   for   the   field.   NANCY  is  thrilled.  HARRY  instructs  MR  CRABB  to  convene  a  Selfridge’s  Board  meeting   as   soon   as   possible.   If   he’s   to   pursue   this   charitable   housing   project,   he’ll   need   an   interest  free  loan  from  the  store.  But  CRABB  is  privately  concerned  that  a  charitable   housing  project  may  be  a  step  too  far…     MADAME   LANVIN’S   Creative   Director,   MONSIEUR   LONGCHAMP,   inspects   MR   THACKERAY’S   fashion   displays   and   is   less   than   impressed.   HENRI   and   AGNES   are   drafted   back   early   from   honeymoon   to   help,   bringing   an   inevitable   clash   between   THACKERAY   and   HENRI.   When   HARRY   weighs   in,   THACKERAY   loses   control   and   lambasts  HARRY  for  being  distracted  and  taking  his  eye  off  the  ball  since  Mrs  Selfridge   died.  HARRY  fires  THACKERAY  -­‐  leaving  HENRI  and  AGNES  to  pick  up  the  pieces.       The  rowdy  EX-­‐SERVICEMEN  who’ve  been  hanging  around  outside  the  store  turn  up  at   VICTOR’S   club,   flogging   cut-­‐price   cigarettes.   VICTOR   and   GEORGE   know   them;   they   were   in   the   same   wartime   regiment.   GEORGE   reminds   VICTOR   that   one   of   them,   CHARLIE   COPPERSTONE,   has   always   been   bad   news.   VICTOR   drives   a   hard   bargain,   getting  a  good  deal  on  the  cigarettes  –  which  isn’t  unnoticed  by  INSPECTOR  PURKISS.      

 

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At   the   Selfridge   house,   LOIS   discovers   that   PRINCESS   MARIE   has   been   lying   about   her   apartment,  charging  her  massive  hotel  bill  to  HARRY.  PRINCESS  MARIE  puts  another   spanner   in   the   works   by   suggesting   that   ROSE’S   old   painting   studio   be   used   as   an   office  for  SERGE,  leaving  VIOLETTE  horrified.  VIOLETTE  is  feeling  suffocated  at  home,   and  pleads  with  HARRY  to  give  her  a  job  at  the  store  –  which  he  refuses.  But  when   VIOLETTE  overhears  AGNES  and  HENRI  struggling  to  be  ready  in  time  for  the  Lanvin   event,  she  offers  to  help  out.  She  has  a  show-­‐stopping  idea  that  might  just  impress!       SERGE   gives   HARRY   one   last   chance   to   invest   in   his   aviation   project,   which   HARRY   declines.   When   SERGE   reveals   that   LOXLEY   is   his   new   investor,   HARRY   stridently   warns  SERGE  off  –  but  SERGE  is  stubborn  and  won’t  listen.  HARRY  is  left  furious  and   troubled;  he  knows  LOXLEY  can  only  be  bad  news.       At   the   Board   meeting,   HARRY   expects   his   housing   project   plans   to   be   rubberstamped   -­‐  but  CRABB  makes  a  surprising  intervention.  Undeterred,  HARRY  vows  to  NANCY  that   he’ll  raise  the  money,  come  what  may,  and  announces  the  project  to  his  family  as  a   lasting  legacy  to  their  beloved  ROSE.       HENRI  continues  to  struggle  with  his  return  to  normal  life  after  the  War,  the  shadow   of   which   is   still   cast   over   MISS   MARDLE.   After   FLORIAN’S   death   at   the   end   of   the   conflict,   MISS   MARDLE   feels   a   changed   woman.   Kindling   a   new   friendship   with   MR   GROVE’S   wife   and   her   former   Accessories   assistant   DORIS,   MISS   MARDLE   makes   a   decision  not  to  return  to  the  store.  She  can’t  go  backwards  –  not  to  Accessories.  But   when   MR   GROVE   begs   her   to   return   as   Head   of   Fashion   after   THACKERAY’S   departure,   a   gracious   MISS   MARDLE   accepts.   A   return   to   the   store   she   knows   and   loves  -­‐  but  in  a  new  role  -­‐  could  be  exactly  what  she  needs.           EPISODE  3     Standing  proud  on  the  roof  terrace  of  Selfridge’s,  HARRY  announces  the  launch  of  the   store’s  biggest  beauty  event  to  the  press.  KITTY  is  literally  on  top  of  the  world  as  she   assists   HARRY,   presenting   her   best   side   to   photographers   before   releasing   balloons   with   gift   vouchers   to   mark   the   spectacular   event.   On   the   back   of   the   successful   Beauty  event,  KITTY  sees  an  opportunity  and  boldly  plays  the  family  card  -­‐  convincing   HARRY  to  give  CONNIE  a  job  assisting  MISS  MARDLE.     In  store,  MISS  MARDLE  has  breathed  new  life  into  the  fashion  department.  GORDON   congratulates  GRACE  on  her  appointment  as  Head  of  Accessories  and  is  chuffed  when   she  accepts  his  friendly  proposal  to  celebrate.  HARRY  gives  the  surplus  female  staff  an   emotional,   personal   farewell.   As   the   dismissed   women   start   to   leave   Selfridge’s,   loitering   ex-­‐servicemen   outside   the   store   CHARLIE   and   SILAS   overhear   MISS   ELLIS   remarking   to   CONNIE   that   she’ll   never   find   work   this   good   again.   A   disgruntled   CHARLIE   comments   that   she   should   go   back   and   keep   house!   Societal   tension   between  demobbed  soldiers  and  workingwomen  is  very  much  alive.      

 

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HARRY   has   raised   the   cash   for   the   Selfridge   Estate   housing   project   himself,   successfully   securing   a   personal   loan   of   £30,000.   A   confident   HARRY   is   in   his   element   as  he  bids  for  land  at  auction,  but  is  shocked  when  LOXLEY  bids  against  him  -­‐  pushing   the   price   sky   high.   HARRY   is   enraged   by   LOXLEY’s   presence   and   warns   him   to   keep   away   from   his   affairs   -­‐   but   LOXLEY   isn’t   deterred.   HARRY   finds   out   that   SERGE   told   LOXLEY  about  his  intention  to  bid  for  the  field  and  is  furious.  He  confronts  SERGE  for   spilling  confidential  information,  but  SERGE  is  unrepentant.       Meanwhile,   AGNES   is   still   worried   about   HENRI.   She   tries   to   talk   to   him,   but   he’s   dismissive  of  her  concerns.  Frustrated,  AGNES  takes  matters  into  her  own  hands  and   approaches   VICTOR   for   some   insight.   VICTOR   tells   her   that   she   can’t   even   begin   to   imagine   what   HENRI   has   experienced   in   War,   leaving   AGNES   even   more   concerned   about   HENRI’S   state   of   mind.   Later,   AGNES   is   blown   away   by   HENRI’S   window   display   –  it’s  stunning.  She  feels  like  he  might  be  back  to  his  old  self.  However,  when  HENRI   catches  her  making  some  last  minute  finishing  touches,  he  erupts  out  of  nowhere.  A   huge  public  row  between  them  ensues  –  in  the  Selfridge’s  window!  Could  AGNES  and   HENRI’s  marriage  be  in  trouble?       NANCY  is  thrilled  that  HARRY  managed  to  buy  the  land,  and  surprised  when  he  offers   her  a  paid  position  as  Manager  of  the  project.  HARRY  and  NANCY  grow  closer  as  they   work   on   the   Selfridge   Estate   together.     HARRY   is   keen   to   abandon   formalities,   and   insists  that  they  work  on  a  first  name  basis…     On  leaving  the  store,  FRANK  sees  an  opportunity  for  his  new  book:  on  seeing  the  ex-­‐ servicemen   outside   the   store,   he   convinces   ELSA   to   let   him   interview   CHARLIE   and   SILAS  in  Colleano’s  club.  As  he  plies  them  with  more  and  more  drink  –  out  of  hours  -­‐   their   disenfranchisement,   bitterness   and   resentment   about   life   after   War   becomes   clearer   and   clearer.   After   the   booze-­‐filled   interview,   CHARLIE   and   SILAS   loiter   outside   Selfridge’s   begging.   They   are   spoiling   for   a   fight,   and   trouble   ensues   when   KITTY   passes  by  on  her  way  home…       ***Please  contact  the  ITV  Press  office  for  further  synopses***  

 

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Cast  Credits   Harry  Selfridge  ..........................................................................................  JEREMY  PIVEN   Princess  Marie  ....................................................................................  ZOË  WANAMAKER   Miss  Mardle  .................................................................................  AMANDA  ABBINGTON   Mr  Grove  .......................................................................................  TOM  GOODMAN-­‐HILL   Mr  Crabb  ........................................................................................................  RON  COOK   Agnes  Towler  .........................................................................................  AISLING  LOFTUS   Victor  ................................................................................................  TRYSTAN  GRAVELLE   Henri  Leclair  ......................................................................................  GRÉGORY  FITOUSSI   Kitty  ......................................................................................................  AMY  BETH  HAYES   Frank  Edwards  ..........................................................................................  SAMUEL  WEST   Lord  Loxley  ...........................................................................................  AIDAN  MCARDLE   Nancy  .........................................................................................................  KELLY  ADAMS   Lois  Selfridge  ..........................................................................................  KIKA  MARKHAM   George  Towler  ................................................................................  CALUM  CALLAGHAN   Serge  De  Bolotoff  .................................................................................  LEON  OCKENDEN   Gordon  Selfridge  ........................................................................................  GREG  AUSTIN   Violette  Selfridge  ..............................................................................  HANNAH  TOINTON   Rosalie  Selfridge  ......................................................................................  KARA  TOINTON   Miss  Plunkett  .........................................................................................  SADIE  SHIMMIN   Fraser  .................................................................................................  MALCOLM  RENNIE   Grace  Calthorpe  .......................................................................................  AMY  MORGAN   Jessie  Pertree  ..............................................................................................  SAI  BENNETT   Connie  Hawkins  ................................................................................  SACHA  PARKINSON   Beatrice  Selfridge  .....................................................................................  ALANA  BODEN   Miss  Ellis  ...............................................................................................  RIA  ZMITROWICZ   Alfie  .............................................................................................................  SAM  GITTINS   Miles  Egerton  ............................................................................  RAYMOND  COULTHARD   Doris  Grove  .............................................................................................  LAUREN  CRACE   Elsa  .............................................................................................................  NAOMI  RYAN   Mr  Thackeray  .......................................................................................  CAL  MACANINCH  

 

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  Journalist  1  .....................................................................................  MATHEW  ASHFORDE   Journalist  2  ..............................................................................................  JAMIE  BRADLEY   Doorman  (Mr  Geoffries)  ........................................................................  RAY  MACALLAN   DI  Purkiss  ...........................................................................................  ROCKY  MARSHALL   Duke  .......................................................................................................  JACK  BENJAMIN   Journalist  3  .......................................................................................................  MAX  GELL   Flora  ....................................................................................................  SOPHIE  HOLLAND   Polly  .....................................................................................................  JESSICA  MADSEN   French  Soldier  .................................................................................  EMMAUNEL  SUAREZ   Telegram  Boy  .........................................................................................  BRAYD  SUGDEN   Pierre  Longchamp  ...............................................................................  EDWARD  AKROUT   Sgt.  Charlie  Copperstone  ................................................................  THOMAS  CHRISTIAN   Silas  Copperstone  ........................................................................................  MIKE  NOBEL   Mrs  Crabb  ...................................................................................  WENDY  NOTTINGHAM   Madame  Lanvin  .....................................................................................  BEVERLEY  KLEIN   Vicar  ...........................................................................................................  TOM  CARTER   Bank  Manager  .....................................................................................  ROGER  RINGROSE   Auctioneer  ..............................................................................................  PAUL  CLAYTON   Hotelier  ........................................................................................................  DANIEL  FINE   Miss  Blenkinsop  ............................................................................  DEBORAH  CORNELIUS   Young  Man  ............................................................................................  CRAIG  FLETCHER   Priest  .....................................................................................................  SIMON  ROBERTS   Best  Man  ...................................................................................  JAMES  SATTERTHWAITE   Nurse  ..........................................................................................................  DENISE  HOEY   Inspector  Johnson  ..............................................................................  SIMON  CHANDLER   Mother  ....................................................................................................  EMMA  BEATTIE   Tom  Gerrard  ................................................................................................  JOLYON  COY   Joe  Tooby  ..............................................................................................  MITCHELL  HUNT   Lord  ............................................................................................................  DAVID  PEART   Policeman  .......................................................................................  CHRISTOPHER  BIRKS   Poker  Player  ..........................................................................................  CALLUM  COATES    

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Colin  Regan  ............................................................................................  SEAN  CAMPION   Ryan  ..................................................................................................  ANDREW  MACKLIN   Shareholder  .......................................................................................  RICHARD  RYCROFT   Loxley’s  Butler  .......................................................................................  IAN  HOUGHTON   Jacques  Sibour  ....................................................................................  XAVIER  LEMAITRE   Mr  Barratt  .................................................................................................  JOHN  ARTHUR   Mr  Lowe  ...............................................................................................  RICHARD  BRAINE   Mr  King  .....................................................................................  CHRISTOPHER  ETTRIDGE   Bank  Manager  ..............................................................................................  JOHN  ROWE   Jeweller  ............................................................................................  CHARLIE  BUCKLAND   Rosie  Dolly  ...............................................................................................  EMILY  KESTON   Jenny  Dolly  .....................................................................................  LAURA-­‐JANE  KESTON   Prince  Carol  of  Romania  ............................................................................  ANTON  BLAKE   Sir  Robert  Apsley-­‐Ward  .........................................................................  EDMUND  KENTE   Merchant  .................................................................................................  JOSEPH  ALESSI   Embassy  Soldier  .................................................................................  AARON  VODOVOZ   Broker  .......................................................................................................  SIMON  GREEN    

 

                                         

 

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  Production  Credits   Executive  Producer  .......................................................................................  KATE  LEWIS   Executive  Producer  &  Writer,  Episode  1,  4  &  9  ........................................  KATE  BROOKE   Writer,  Episodes  2  &  10  .......................................................................  KATE  O’RIORDAN     Writer,  Episodes  3,  5  &  8  ........................................................................  HELEN  RAYNOR   Writer,  Episode  6  ........................................................................................  MATT  JONES   Writer,  Episode  7  .......................................................................................  JAMES  PAYNE   Producer  ...........................................................................................  DOMINIC  BARLOW   Co-­‐Producer  ...............................................................................................  BEN  RIMMER   Director,  Episodes  1,  2,  3  ..............................................................................  ROB  EVANS   Director,  Episodes  4  &  5  ..............................................................  ROBERT  DEL  MAESTRO   Director,  Episodes  6  &  7  ..............................................................................  JOSS  AGNEW   Director,  Episodes  8,  9  &  10  ....................................................................  LAWRENCE  TILL   Director  of  Photography,  Episodes  1,  2,  3,  6  &  7  .......................................  TOBY  MOORE   Director  of  Photography,  Episodes  4,  5,  8,  9  &  10  ........................  ANTHONY  COLDWELL   Production  Designer  ............................................................................  CANDIDA  OTTON   Costume  Designer  ......................................................................................  JAMES  KEAST   Hair  and  Make-­‐Up  Designer  ..............................................................  MARELLA  SHEARER   Location  Manager  ..................................................................................  DARIN  MCLEOD   Sound  Recordist  ...........................................................................................  JAMES  BAIN   Editor,  Episodes  1,  2,  3  ...........................................................................  TIM  MARCHANT   Editor,  Episodes  4  &  5  ...............................................................................  LOIS  BYGRAVE   Editor,  Episodes  6  &  7  ...................................................................................  LIZ  WEBBER   Editor,  Episodes  8,  9  &  10  .....................................................................  PAUL  ENDACOTT   Composer  .................................................................................................  CHARLIE  MOLE   Choreographer  .......................................................................................  CAROLINE  POPE   Voice  Coach  ...........................................................................................  LIAM  ROBINSON   SFX  ........................................................................................................  COLIN  GORY  SFX   VFX  ....................................................................................................  DOUBLE  NEGATIVE   Casting  Director  ..................................................................................  DANIEL  EDWARDS   Casting  Director,  ITV  ....................................................................................  JAMES  BAIN  

 

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