college,northern england,yorkshire,teacher,miniseries,historical,british history,historical drama,social history,1930s,modern history

South Riding (2011)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Anna Maxwell Martin
    Sarah Burton Anna Maxwell Martin
  • Profile picture of David Morrissey
    Robert Carne David Morrissey
  • Profile picture of Penelope Wilton
    Mrs Beddows Penelope Wilton
  • Profile picture of Peter Firth
    Anthony Snaith Peter Firth
  • Profile picture of John Henshaw
    Alfred Huggins John Henshaw
  • Profile picture of Douglas Henshall
    Joe Astell Douglas Henshall
  • Profile picture of Lydia Wilson
    Muriel Carne Lydia Wilson
  • Profile picture of Charlie May-Clark
    Lydia Charlie May-Clark
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2011

3 episodes

Season 1 of South Riding premiered on February 20, 2011

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Keywords

  • college
  • northern england
  • yorkshire
  • teacher
  • miniseries
  • historical
  • british history
  • historical drama
  • social history
  • 1930s
  • modern history