The lives and loves of a 1930s Yorkshire town explored in a passionate tale of politics in small places, written by Andrew Davies, starring David Morrissey and Anna Maxwell Martin.
Series Overview
Rating
- imDb Rating: 7.1 (1,335 Votes)
- Metascore: N/A
Plot
In 1930s Yorkshire, a spirited new headmistress brings inspiration and modern ideas to an all girls' school and shakes up the more conservative-minded residents of South Riding.
Details
- Rated: N/A
- Released: N/A
- Runtime: N/A
- Genre: Drama
- Director: N/A
- Writer: N/A
- Actors: Anna Maxwell Martin, David Morrissey, Penelope Wilton, Katherine McGolpin
- Language: English
- Country: UK
- Awards: 1 win & 4 nominations.
- Total Seasons: 1
Previous Episode
Episode 3
Episode 1x3; Mar 06, 2011
Sarah throws herself into work to take her mind off the pain of unrequited love.
Previous Episodes
1x3: Episode 3
1x2: Episode 2
1x1: Episode 1
Cast
Penelope Wilton as Alderman Mrs Beddows
Shaun Dooley as Mr Holly
Anna Maxwell Martin as Sarah Burton
Douglas Henshall as Joe Astell
John Henshaw as Councillor Huggins
David Morrissey as Robert Carne
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Season 1
| Episode No. | No. Overall | Title | Airdate | Runtime | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Episode 1 | 2011-02-20 | 60 | Sarah arrives at the school, determined to transform both the teaching and the buildings. |
| 2 | 2 | Episode 2 | 2011-02-27 | 60 | Sarah's ambitions for her school find their focus in the gifted child of a labourer. |
| 3 | 3 | Episode 3 | 2011-03-06 | 60 | Sarah throws herself into work to take her mind off the pain of unrequited love. |
Series Cast
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Penelope Wilton | as Alderman Mrs Beddows | |
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Shaun Dooley | as Mr Holly | |
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Anna Maxwell Martin | as Sarah Burton | |
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Douglas Henshall | as Joe Astell | |
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John Henshaw | as Councillor Huggins | |
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David Morrissey | as Robert Carne | |
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Peter Firth | as Councillor Snaith |
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