Mr Selfridge

Volition Mr Selfridge get to realise his housing project dream? (Picture: ITV)

We're 2 episodes in, and Mr Selfridge serial iii is speedily hitting its stride – admitting in a way that'due south far darker than annihilation we've seen on the department store drama before.

On the i paw nosotros accept Harry Gordon himself, drastic to pursue his charitable housing ambitions by way of a tribute to Rose.

On the other we have his new son-in-law Serge de Bolotoff eyeing the same state to construct an drome – with the backing of Harry'southward arch nemesis Lord Loxley.

And that'southward before you fifty-fifty throw in Harry's troubles with the staff, Henri Leclerc's post-war traumas and everything else that'south been going on.

So with episode two done and dusted, here's what nosotros're eager to find out

1 Who will win the battle for the coveted land?

Harry's purpose certainly seems to be a worthy one merely he'south got to observe the money from somewhere, whereas Serge has the backing of Lord Loxley – who has already promised he will aid Selfridge 'dig his own grace'. Are nosotros prepare for the kind of showdown which will ultimately plow Harry against his ain son-in-police? We rather retrieve we might be.

2 Merely what did happen to Henri Leclerc in the war?

Life looks not bad for Henri on the surface, especially now he has his new bride Agnes in tow – only every bit we've seen from the start couple of episodes he's clearly having some very troubling flashbacks to his fourth dimension in the trenches (in this episode spurred on by popping flashbulbs during the Lanvin manner event at the store). Can he be persuaded to talk to Agnes about what happened to him? Or volition his behaviour become more erratic?

Mr Selfridge

Lord Loxley has Selfridge in his sights – and his plans aren't pleasant (Picture: ITV)

3 Is this the signal when the younger Selfridge girl will come in to her ain?

All eyes have been on Harry'southward daughter Rosalie (Kara Tointon) in the beginning fortnight of the serial thanks to her lavish wedding to Serge (in that location were peacocks and everything) – but this calendar week it was Violette (played by Kara's real-life sister Hannah) who stepped in to the spotlight as, desperate for something to do with her life exterior of shopping, she saved the Lanvin fashion consequence from becoming a disaster. Isn't it about time that her father recognised her talents and gave her a job?

4 Will we exist seeing Mr Thackeray again?

Selfridges' head of way was shown the door later on an uncomfortable clash with his boss, whom he defendant of beingness distracted and inattentive since Rose's death. As a consequence Miss Mardle – who was previously set up to requite in her resignation in the wake of Florian's expiry – has been drafted in as the store's new caput of way, simply have we seen the last of Thackeray? And, more importantly, will any other members of staff, concerned by Harry'southward behaviour, be following him through the get out?

five Could in that location exist romance a-brewing between Harry and Nancy Webb?

Maybe not quite yet, simply Nancy – the smart, qualified woman who initially proposes the idea of charitable housing for ex-servicemen – certainly seems to be communicable Harry'southward eye. Not just, after failing to secure the funds from Selfridge's board, did he placate her with a free designer suit only the trailer for next week'south episode suggests they are soon to be on a commencement-name basis. Nosotros doubtable a spot of flirting may not be too far off.

Mr Selfridge continues on ITV next Sunday dark at 9pm.

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