South Riding
6.9
20 votes
2011–2011
1 season
~1h 0m/ep
Drama
Overview
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.
Created by Andrew Davies
Top cast
Anna Maxwell Martin
Sarah Burton
David Morrissey
Robert Carne
Penelope Wilton
Mrs Beddows
Peter Firth
Anthony Snaith
John Henshaw
Alfred Huggins
Douglas Henshall
Joe AstellK
Katherine McGolpin
Midge Carne
Lydia Wilson
Muriel CarneD
Daniel West
Young Robert Carne
Charlie May-Clark
Lydia
Janine Mellor
Bessy Warbuckle
Shaun Dooley
Mr Holly
Jennifer Hennessy
Mrs Holly
Brid Brennan
Mrs Sigglesthwaite
Penny Layden
Mrs HugginsSeasons
Miniseries
3 episodes · 2011
Details
Status
Ended
First aired
February 20, 2011
Last aired
March 6, 2011
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Networks
BBC One
Language
English
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