8.560 minSeason 4 • Episode 10
LatestHarry's judgement, Whiteley's and even Lady Mae's love life are now all under the spotlight of a tabloid frenzy. Jimmy's final act has Harry reeling and the retail mogul retreats from the publicity for the sanctuary of home. Mae, now at the end of her tether, contemplates her future in London. The threat of a trade embargo imposed by Hardcastle sees acting boss Gordon backed into a corner, and Harry called to account.
Mr. Selfridge recounts the real life story of the flamboyant and visionary American founder of Selfridge's, London's lavish department store. Set in 1909 London, when women were reveling in a new sense of freedom and modernity, it follows Harry Gordon Selfridge ('Mile a Minute Harry'), a man with a mission to make shopping as thrilling as sex. Pioneering and reckless, with an almost manic energy, Harry created a theater of retail where any topic or trend that was new, exciting, entertaining - or just eccentric - was showcased.
Acting
Jeremy Piven's turbo-charged charm barely contains Harry's self-destructive velocity.
Production
The store itself—a glittering character built from retail revolution dreams.
Costume
Edwardian excess so lush you'll want to bankrupt yourself on gloves.
Creator
Andrew Davies
Jeremy Piven
Harry Selfridge
Ron Cook
Mr. Crabb
Tom Goodman-Hill
Mr. Roger Grove
Samuel West
Frank Edwards
Katherine Kelly
Lady Mae Loxley
Trystan Gravelle
Victor Colleano
Amanda Abbington
Miss Josie Mardle
Amy Beth Hayes
Kitty Hawkins
Hannah Tointon
Violette Selfridge
Kara Tointon
Rosalie Selfridge
Kika Markham
Lois Selfridge
Greg Austin
Gordon Selfridge
Deborah Cornelius
Miss Blenkinsop
Sacha Dhawan
Jimmy Dillon
Amy Morgan
Grace Calthorpe Selfridge
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Selfridge's still operates on Oxford Street and maintains the theatrical retail philosophy Harry pioneered—window displays remain events.
Harry invented the phrase 'the customer is always right' and celebrity endorsements, essentially creating modern consumer culture as we know it.
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