The freshly polished silver sparkles in the light of the chandelier; the fragrance of fresh flowers fills the air. Set in the year preceding the Second World War, 165 Eaton Place reopens its doors and welcomes you back into the enrapturing lives of its inhabitants, both upstairs and down.
There may be two families living in 165 - one upstairs and one down - but their fates are intimately linked. With both upstairs and down harbouring life changing secrets and the menace of war creeping ever closer, the smooth running of Eaton Place threatens to come crashing to shattering halt.
The Original Music from Series 2 contains a new recording of the famous original theme to the Seventies series plus all brand new incidental music composed and conducted by Carl Davis. The haunting theme for 165 Eaton Place sets the scene for this Thirties drama. Carl Davis provides music to capture the dance traditions of Rumbas and Swing of the period and a feeling of impending drama as the threat of World War looms ever closer with the disc ending on the iconic I Vow to Thee My Country sung by a Children's Choir.
1. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Upstairs Downstairs Theme 1:05
2. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: My Perfect Sister 1:33
3. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: 165 Eaton Place 3:04
4. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Lady Persephone (Percie) 2:51
5. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: The Chauffeur and the Parlour Maid (Bery and Spargo) 3:23
6. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: A Prelude to a Flight 2:33
7. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Fish and Chips 0:54
8. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: The Butler and the Cook (Mr. P. and Mrs. T.) 4:21
9. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Romancing the Butler 3:07
10. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Masters and Servants Ball 1:44
11. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Hung-over 2:05
12. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Lady Agnes 1:49
13. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Nylon Stockings 0:59
14. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: An American in London 1:18
15. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: We Rumba'd 'till Dawn 1:22
16. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Butterlips 1:40
17. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: O Ladybird 1:08
18. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Johnny the Footman 1:12
19. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Sweatshop 1:55
20. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Health and Beauty March 1:34
21. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: A Foggy Night 0:59
22. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Grubby 2:27
23. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Girls Friendly Society 2:03
24. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Agnes' Breakdown 1:23
25. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Lord Hallam 1:44
26. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Going to War 1:22
27. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Belgravia Nights 1:22
28. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Lotte 1:00
29. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Blues for Benny 2:16
30. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: The Golden Blaze (Blanche and Portia) 2:19
31. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Exit Time 2:42
32. The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: The Kindertransport (I Vow to Thee My Country) 3:41