Mr Selfridge

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.

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.

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.

After stumbling upon the attack just in time, Harry and Nancy bring the injured Kitty to hospital. A horrified Frank rushes to be by her side. Kitty is frightened yet galvanised to seek justice. Frank urges her to stop; she needs to rest. Shaken by the evening’s events, Harry abandons his theatre plans, instead taking Nancy to dinner. Impressed and intrigued by her calm handling of the Kitty situation, Harry pries into her personal life - keen to learn more!

Harry and Nancy are enjoying the passion of their romance, having been together secretly for a while now. But as always, Harry has business to attend to. Harry announces that Selfridge’s is on the look out for two new staff members: a Store Deputy and Head of Display.

Harry places Violette under house arrest after the police raid at Colleano’s. In an attempt to keep her out of trouble, he persuades her to help Nancy with plans for the Selfridge Estate. Under pressure to deposit funds for work on the Estate to progress, Harry is forced to sell 5% of his shareholding in Selfridge’s. A worried Crabb flags that he will no longer own the majority stake in the store, but Harry is adamant - as a family the Selfridges will still hold the majority.