The actress with Down's syndrome who has earned a milestone role in BBC's Upstairs Downstairs drama

'Fearless': Sarah Gordy who has nabbed the lead role in BBC's Upstairs Downstairs would also love to appear in Doctor Who
Her character’s reunion with her beloved brother, Sir Hallam, formed the heart-rending finale to the first series of Upstairs Downstairs and provided a stark reminder of the way things were done ‘back then’.

Hidden away in a mental asylum because her Down’s syndrome would bring shame on the family, Lady Pamela Holland lived a solitary half-life with only her cherished photographs for company.

Tonight, viewers will see her returned to her rightful home, 165 Eaton Place, as the revival of the BBC drama returns to our screens for a second series.

Much is riding on the show – there have been inevitable comparisons with Downton Abbey – and it’s hoped that Upstairs Downstairs, like its ITV counterpart, will be commissioned for a third series. And no one is hoping that happens more than Sarah Gordy, who plays Lady Pamela. As any actress would be, she is delighted to have a major role on prime-time television, but it also means so much more.

For Sarah, who, like her character, has Down’s syndrome, this marks a milestone in an already extraordinary career.


Read more of Elizabeth Sanderson's MailOnline article HERE.