Top 5 Fictional British Servants

Boxing Day ~ created by the British Upper Class for their servants. They would give a box containing a gift. Boxing Day was almost like Christmas Day for servants.


In the spirit of the day here's a look at some of the most loved British servants from That's Brit!? 

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5. Dobby from Harry Potter:


Dobby, the servant that tried to save Harry Potter's life comes in at number 5.
He caused more drama in his efforts to help Harry than if he had just left him alone. Dobby (Toby Jones) demonstrates the British need to help others while showing the equally British selfishness that bewitches his Master Malfoy.



4. Butler Angus Hudson from Upstairs Downstairs: 

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This stern Scotsman is Butler to Lord Bellamy MP (or as he calles him "M'Lord) from 1903-1930. Hudson (Angus Jackson) is head of the servants quarters and greatly trusted by everyone. He knows his place and is quick to tell others how a servant should act. Despite his stern exterior, his charming and laughable side is soon seen through his love for the house cook Mrs Bridges









3. Valet John Bates from Downton Abbey:

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Mr Bates comes in at number 3 for his lovable character and selflessness despite the constant drama that has surrounded him from the beginning of his time at Downton. Set in 1912 Mr Bates (played by Brendan Coyle) is Valet to Lord Grantham and treats everyone with fairness. He puts others first whether he's in physical pain (from a metal leg caliper scraping his skin off) or psychological pain (from his trial and prison sentence).


2.  Valet Jeeves from Jeeves and Worcester:

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Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie  pair up in this British comedy in which Jeeves is constantly getting his master, "sir" Bertie Worcester out of trouble. For this reason, Jeeves (Fry) is often seen as the perfect valet. Always one step ahead of his master.












1. Nanny Mary Poppins from Mary Poppins:
Mary Poppins gains the top spot for her ability to impress not just those she serves, but everyone whom she meets. Nanny to the Banks children, it's often forgotten that she too is a servant. Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) brings out the best in everyone while maintaining her role as nanny and educator.

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