Based upon the life of flamboyant American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge, who founded the world‐renowned store on London’s Oxford Street in 1909, the second series of Mr Selfridge picks up the story in 1914 as the store celebrates its 5th anniversary of trading. Harry, played by Emmy award‐winning American actor, Jeremy Piven (Entourage), is proud … >
Having Harry omitted from last week’s events meant that the episode he returned in was always going to be fraught with tension. It stands to reason that he is the primary focus of tonight’s episode. However, in doing so, many other worthy storylines are left virtually untouched, perhaps only referenced in passing comment. Given that … >
ITV has announced the re-commission of Mr Selfridge for a third series. Inspired by the life of charismatic American entrepreneur, Harry Gordon Selfridge, and his business in London’s Oxford Street, the period drama’s second series is currently airing at 9pm on Sunday nights on ITV, averaging 6.4 million viewers (21.6% share) so far. Series 2 … >
Despite the programme being called Mr Selfridge, in a rather bold move by the makers of the ITV drama, the latest episode has the titular character removed from proceedings. (Don’t worry, he’s back next week!)
As we enter the second half of the series, Mr Selfridge embraces tying up loose ends, expanding on existing ones and even opening the doors for new plotlines that will continue throughout the remainder of Series 2.
The continuing war effort and particularly, the role of women within it, are key elements in tonight’s episode of Mr Selfridge.
STV has released a new behind-the-scenes Mr Selfridge video, taking a tour of Series 2’s set.
With Europe now at War and Britain enlisting its men, including the staff of Selfridges, to do their part for the war effort, the store continues to attempt to boost public morale.
Maintaining the high quality drama set up in the previous episodes, the latest Mr Selfridge instalment is carefully crafted, with a bit more balance and light. Key players take a step back, allowing secondary characters stories room to breathe, showcasing the best example of the ensemble cast so far.
ITV has released a new behind-the-scenes Mr Selfridge video looking at the costumes and sets in the second series.