Manderston celebrates the British Empire's colonial prowess and success. Mr. Raj-Singh insults the household; Miss Anson returns; Master Guy puts on a play.

In episode five, events are being organized at Manderston to celebrate the British Empire's colonial prowess and success. The disgruntled tutor, Mr. Raj-Singh, is invited to organize a special evening of dinner and entertainment hosted by Sir John, but manages only to alienate himself by insulting the entire household in front of the guests. Miss Anson returns, looking rejuvenated after her foray back to the modern world. Later, at the Empire Ball, the guests arrive in costume as great rulers of history and Master Guy puts on a play. As the celebrations upstairs reach a crescendo, the mood downstairs is somber; the servants are reading newspaper accounts of the sinking of the Titanic .