"Series four takes place during the Great War, from 1914-18, and no one is unaffected"--Container.

Examines the lives of the two Dashwood sisters who attempt to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 19th-century England. Sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne's chances at marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune. Through their experiences with men and their relationship with each other, they learn that neither sense or sensibility alone is enough, but that one must strive for a balance of the two.

The lives of both the family and the servants in the London townhouse at 165 Eaton Place are followed. Upstairs lives Richard Bellamy, the head of the household, and also a member of Parliament. His wife is a member of the titled aristocracy. Downstairs is Hudson, the Scottish butler who directs and guides the other servants concerning their tasks and proper places.

Season two of the landmark series finds Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kirbridge returning from their honeymoon to set up their new household in nearby Greenwich, Sarah tells James she's having his baby and the Bellamys make provisions to avoid a major scandal, Mrs. Bridges is the envy of every cook in Mayfair and Belgravia when His Majesty, King Edward VII dines at Eaton Place, and much more.

"In the years between 1912 and 1914, King Edward VII is dead and war looms"--Container.