Ep 1. Episode 1
- August 30, 1991
- 51 min
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The House of Eliott is a British television series set in the 1920s about two sisters who start their fashion house. The show follows the lives of two sisters, Evangeline and Beatrice Eliott, who are left penniless after the death of their father.
The first episode starts with Evangeline and Beatrice living a life of luxury when suddenly they are informed that their father has passed away. Their father was the only one supporting their lifestyle, and now, they have to deal with the reality of having no money.
They are forced to sell their possessions to survive and move into a small flat in London. While trying to find work, they encounter a man named Jack Maddox, who is an established businessman. Jack takes an interest in Evangeline and offers her a job as a model. Evangeline agrees to the offer and starts working for Jack.
While at work, Evangeline meets Agnes, who is a seamstress and works for Jack. Agnes is impressed with Evangeline's fashion sense and starts to give her advice on how to become a designer. Evangeline takes the advice to heart and starts designing clothes in her free time.
Meanwhile, Beatrice is struggling to find work. She is turned down by many employers, who see her as overqualified. Eventually, she meets a man named Jasper Gates, who is a playwright. Jasper offers Beatrice a job as his secretary, which she gladly accepts.
Evangeline's designs catch the attention of some wealthy women, who are interested in purchasing her clothes. With the help of Agnes, Evangeline decides to take on the challenge of becoming a fashion designer full-time. The sisters decide to start their fashion house, with Evangeline as the designer and Beatrice as the manager.
The episode ends with Evangeline and Beatrice starting their fashion house, The House of Eliott. They are determined to make the business a success and will stop at nothing to achieve their goal.
Overall, the first episode of The House of Eliott sets the tone for the entire series. It introduces the two sisters and their struggle to survive in a world where women are not taken seriously. The episode lays the foundation for the rest of the series, which is centered around the fashion industry and the sisters' journey to success.