‘Mr Selfridge’ Series 2 Episode 4 review
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.
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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.
Talk of Britain being on the brink of war causes unrest within the Selfridges staff, with fears that they will all lose their jobs if Mr Selfridge escapes back to America to avoid the European conflict. This, and demonstrations by Trade Union representatives, leads Harry to create an ‘Empire Exhibition’ to explain to both the customers and the staff that the store is staying put. This is topped off with a staff party held at Delphine’s to boost morale, but with it comes all sorts of conflict and drama.
ITV has released a new Mr Selfridge preview video, featuring the cast discussing what’s in store for the second series.
As Mr Selfridge opens his department store doors for a second series, we are taken four years on from the events of Series 1’s finale, though the ramifications of it can still be felt.
ITV has released the first trailer for the new series of Mr Selfridge.
ITV has announced new story details for the second series of Mr Selfridge.
The second series of Mr Selfridge has begun production in London.
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