For those who miss Downton Abbey on PBS
 

‘‘Mr. Selfridge,’’ based on the nonfiction book ‘‘Shopping, Seduction & Mr. Selfridge’’ by Lindy Woodhead, details Harry Gordon Selfridge’s quest to bring brassy American salesmanship to the hidebound world of British shops with his enduring Selfridges & Co.

Jeremy Piven moves from Ari to Harry in PBS series - A&E - Boston.com

Jeremy Piven in PBS series about a new department store in turn of the century London. For those who miss "Downton Abbey" on PBS, this was very well done; we are looking forward to the next installment.

We actually remember department stores of the 1940's, 1950's and early 1960's.......such as Macy's, Bambergers, Kresge's, Haynes, etc.