English Learning for Curious Minds #408 | Upstairs, Downstairs: The Lives of British Servants
Oct 5, 2023
In this podcast, they discuss the servant class in Britain, including their high numbers in the early 20th century and the hierarchy among different types of servants. They also explore the decline of domestic service due to various factors such as changing employment opportunities and technology. Live-in servants are now mostly limited to the wealthy. The podcast recommends media such as Downton Abbey and The Remains of the Day to further explore this topic.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Lives of Domestic Servants in the UK
02:46 • 10min
Hierarchy and Naming Conventions among British Servants
12:19 • 3min
The Decline of Domestic Servants in Britain
15:33 • 3min
The Lives of British Servants: Conclusion of the Mini-Series on British Social Class
18:30 • 2min