The read
The series ran 1 season across 3 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
The lives and loves of a 1930s Yorkshire town explored in a passionate tale of politics in small places. South Riding charts the story of Sarah Burton's homecoming to Yorkshire in 1934 after twenty years teaching in London and the Empire. After a fiery interview with a conservative interview panel, outspoken Sarah takes up her first headmistress-ship at Kiplington High School for Girls, determined to demonstrate to her new pupils that the future is theirs for the taking.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
20 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 3 ep2011 |
Key crew
- Winifred HoltbyWriter
- Rob LaneOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Anna Maxwell MartinSarah Burton
- David MorrisseyRobert Carne
- Penelope WiltonMrs Beddows
- Peter FirthAnthony Snaith
- John HenshawAlfred Huggins
- Douglas HenshallJoe Astell
- Katherine McGolpinMidge Carne
- Lydia WilsonMuriel Carne
- Daniel WestYoung Robert Carne
- Charlie May-ClarkLydia
- Janine MellorBessy Warbuckle
- Shaun DooleyMr Holly
Stills
Themes
collegenorthern englandyorkshireteacherminiserieshistoricalbritish historyhistorical dramasocial history1930smodern history