Episode #1.1's primary photo
  • Mr Selfridge Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 66 min | Drama, History

Mr Selfridge

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 66 min | Drama, History

In 1908 Agnes Towler, a shop girl at Gamages store, is sacked after a flamboyant American customer insists she empty her entire stock of gloves on her counter but later receives an expensive pair of gloves from the man. He is Harry ...See moreIn 1908 Agnes Towler, a shop girl at Gamages store, is sacked after a flamboyant American customer insists she empty her entire stock of gloves on her counter but later receives an expensive pair of gloves from the man. He is Harry Selfridge, a former shop worker who has moved from Chicago to London with his mother Lois, wife Rose and their children. His aim is to open his own store in Oxford Street. When his original partner backs out journalist Frank Edwards introduces Harry to influential suffragette Lady Mae Loxton, through whom he obtains the required financial backing. In March 1909 he opens his unprecedently sumptuous new department store. He employs Agnes, making her senior accessories assistant, which annoys fellow shop girls Doris and Kitty, though Victor, a waiter at the store's restaurant, takes a shine to her. Also on the staff are chief accountant Mr Crabb, stoic chief of staff Mr Grove, head window dresser Henri Leclair, the formidable Miss Mardle, head of accessories and Miss Bunting, her nervous counter part in fashion. Frank also introduces Harry to Gaiety girl Ellen Love, who, as the opening is launched, is chosen to personify the Spirit of Selfridges. Written by don @ minifie-1 See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Writers
Andrew Davies (creator) | Lindy Woodhead (author)
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 6, 2013

Release date
Mar 31, 2013 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for Episode #1.1.

Cast

+ Add Cast
45 cast members
Name Known for
Jeremy Piven
Harry Selfridge Harry Selfridge   See fewer
Ron Cook
Mr. Crabb Mr. Crabb   See fewer
Deborah Cornelius
Miss Blenkinsop Miss Blenkinsop   See fewer
Tom Goodman-Hill
Mr. Grove Mr. Grove   See fewer
Grégory Fitoussi
Henri Leclair Henri Leclair   See fewer
Amanda Abbington
Miss Mardle Miss Mardle   See fewer
Amy Beth Hayes
Kitty Hawkins Kitty Hawkins   See fewer
Pippa Haywood
Miss Bunting Miss Bunting   See fewer
Aisling Loftus
Agnes Towler Agnes Towler   See fewer
Rebecca Tanwen
Mildred Mildred   See fewer
Shaughan Seymour
Floorwalker Floorwalker   See fewer
Samuel West
Frank Edwards Frank Edwards   See fewer
Ian Gelder
Waring Waring   See fewer
Zoë Tapper
Ellen Love Ellen Love   See fewer
Kim Barry
Mrs. Payne Mrs. Payne   See fewer
Calum Callaghan
George Towler George Towler   See fewer
Adam Wilson
Gordon Selfridge Gordon Selfridge   See fewer
Raffey Cassidy
Beatrice Selfridge Beatrice Selfridge   See fewer
Poppy Lee Friar
Rosalie Selfridge Rosalie Selfridge   See fewer
Freya Wilson
Violette Selfridge Violette Selfridge   See fewer
Kika Markham
Lois Selfridge Lois Selfridge   See fewer
Frances O'Connor
Rose Selfridge Rose Selfridge   See fewer
Timothy Watson
Mr. Perez Mr. Perez   See fewer
Katherine Kelly
Lady Mae Lady Mae   See fewer
Will Payne
Tony Travers Tony Travers   See fewer
Tim Woodward
Musker Musker   See fewer
Trystan Gravelle
Victor Colleano Victor Colleano   See fewer
Laura Jeanne
Sales Assistant Sales Assistant   See fewer
Lee Moulds
Sales Assistant Sales Assistant   See fewer
Sian Altman
Lift Operator (uncredited) Lift Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Roanna Cochrane
Society Lady / Titles (uncredited) Society Lady / Titles (uncredited)   See fewer
Adam Fray
Sales Assistant (uncredited) Sales Assistant (uncredited)   See fewer
Alison Froud
Head of Department (uncredited) Head of Department (uncredited)   See fewer
Alexandra Hind
Mary (shop assistant) (uncredited) Mary (shop assistant) (uncredited)   See fewer
Eliza Jones
Lift Girl (uncredited) Lift Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Charlie Richards
Lady Mae's Guest (uncredited) Lady Mae's Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Kate Sweeney
Frankie Edwards Groupy (uncredited) Frankie Edwards Groupy (uncredited)   See fewer
John Whitby
Concierge (uncredited) Concierge (uncredited)   See fewer
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown