PRVIEW: UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS ("A Perfect Specimen of Womanhood")

Photo: BBC 2012 for MASTERPIECE

The second season of new UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS continues its run on PBS' MASTERPIECE CLASSIC on Sunday, October 14 at 9 p.m. ET.

In the episode titled "A Perfect Specimen of Womanhood," Blanche comes face to face with her former lover when a scandalous novel is published and, when the passion between the pair reignites, begins to consider a life away from Eaton Place.

Downstairs, Beryl's decision to take a stand causes serious ructions to the running of the house until a familiar face offers wise words.

Meanwhile, when Lady Persie reveals a shocking secret to Sir Hallam, the pair get ever closer as Persie is forced to make a life changing decision about her future.

Watch a sneak peek below: