Fans of a particular BBC period drama, the lesser-known 10-part series 'Berkeley Square,' are clamouring for a revival or a follow-up after rediscovering the show and being left ‘dumbfounded’ by its abrupt ending.
The series, which aired originally on BBC One in 1998, is set in the exclusive West End neighbourhood of the same name in 1902.
It follows the interwoven lives of three young women—Hannah Randall, Tabitha Wady, and Matty Hackham—who work as nannies for wealthy families in the area.
The three main roles were played by Victoria Smurfit as Hannah, Sophie Walker as Isabel, and Lydia Weston and Clare Wilkie as Matty Hackham, navigating their employers’ toxic and chaotic private lives.
The production, created by Deborah Cook and Suzanne van de Velde, is currently unavailable on streaming services in the UK but can still be found on DVD.
Its lack of renewal after the first season left many viewers desperate to know what happened next, a sentiment that persists decades later.
One fan, upon finishing the final episode, expressed being ‘dumbfounded’ and felt the show left them ‘hanging like that,’ while still highly recommending the series, adding, ‘Once I started watching it, I couldn’t stop.’ Another viewer described the series as a ‘top drawer Mini Series,’ praising the perfect characters, costumes, and settings, and noted that many plot lines could have continued.
The strong character development and gripping storyline have led multiple fans to express hope that the story might be continued someday soon.
The series is rated PG but does feature distressing scenes, including sexual threat.
Despite the passage of time, the passionate response from viewers highlights the enduring quality of the drama and the desire for closure to the story of the three nannies.
The series, which aired originally on BBC One in 1998, is set in the exclusive West End neighbourhood of the same name in 1902.
It follows the interwoven lives of three young women—Hannah Randall, Tabitha Wady, and Matty Hackham—who work as nannies for wealthy families in the area.
The three main roles were played by Victoria Smurfit as Hannah, Sophie Walker as Isabel, and Lydia Weston and Clare Wilkie as Matty Hackham, navigating their employers’ toxic and chaotic private lives.
The production, created by Deborah Cook and Suzanne van de Velde, is currently unavailable on streaming services in the UK but can still be found on DVD.
Its lack of renewal after the first season left many viewers desperate to know what happened next, a sentiment that persists decades later.
One fan, upon finishing the final episode, expressed being ‘dumbfounded’ and felt the show left them ‘hanging like that,’ while still highly recommending the series, adding, ‘Once I started watching it, I couldn’t stop.’ Another viewer described the series as a ‘top drawer Mini Series,’ praising the perfect characters, costumes, and settings, and noted that many plot lines could have continued.
The strong character development and gripping storyline have led multiple fans to express hope that the story might be continued someday soon.
The series is rated PG but does feature distressing scenes, including sexual threat.
Despite the passage of time, the passionate response from viewers highlights the enduring quality of the drama and the desire for closure to the story of the three nannies.