The Duchess of Duke Street

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The Duchess of Duke Street is the story of the rise of Louisa Leyton (Gemma Jones) from kitchen maid to the most famous cook in England. Her hotel, the Bentinck on Duke Street, is the turn of the century setting for her affair with Charlie Tyrell (Christopher Cazenove), her run-ins with family members, the activities of her high society guests and the lives of her faithful staff. Over two series this BBC Production tells an interesting and eventful twenty year story which also provides a fascinating insight into life in the early 20th century. The series is in fact based on the life story of celebrated cook Rosa Lewis, who ran the Cavendish Hotel on London's Duke Street.

Cast

Gemma Jones actor

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Victoria Plucknett actor Christopher Cazenove actor John Cater actor

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John Rapley actor John Welsh actor June Brown actor Mary Healey actor Richard Vernon actor

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Christine Pollon actor Holly De Jong actor Lalla Ward actor

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Sammie Winmill actor

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Donald Burton actor