EPISODE
SEASON
Mr Selfridge - Season 1
The series centers on the real-life story of the flamboyant and visionary American founder of Selfridge's, Harry Gordon Selfridge. Showcasing any topic or popular trend, Harry is on a mission to make shopping an entertaining experience.
17 September 1993, Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK
10 April 1982, Yorkshire, England, UK
25 May 1986, Birmingham, England, UK
4 January 1962, East London, South Africa
1981, Bromley, Kent, England, UK
March 31, 2013
In execution, Mr. Selfridge is a bit of a slog, especially in tonight's too-long premiere.
March 28, 2013
It is plenty addicting without the lords and ladies [Downton Abbey], opening a treasure box of tales about love, loss, ambition and the spirit of a new age.
March 29, 2013
Alas, in this particular entourage, which is filled with promise, Piven is the weak link.
August 08, 2013
Mr. Selfridge is merely entertaining instead of addictive.
April 01, 2013
It's beautifully filmed, interiors and exteriors, making London of the early 20th century look lush and elegant. The clothing, hair and general styles are showcased lovingly.
April 01, 2013
Mr. Selfridge abandons any pretense of subtlety in favor of shiny, engaging presentation, letting the quality goods sell themselves.
March 30, 2013
Surprisingly, Selfridge's confrontations with local attitudes fail consistently to set off any sparks.
March 31, 2013
This is no Downton Abbey. But it will tide you over.
March 29, 2013
It's breezy, but with substance. Soapy but not too sudsy.
April 01, 2013
As drama, it's uneven, often cliched, even silly, but, like the store in which it's set - and whose ground floor, mezzanine and facade have been splendidly re-created - so variously stocked that you will likely find something here to take home.
