South Riding

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  • 2011
  • 1 Season
  • 7.2  (1,480)

South Riding is a 20th century novel by Englishwoman Winifred Holtby, and published after her death, which has twice been adapted for television. Once, in 1974, as a thirteen episode series, and a second time, in 2011, as a three part serial program. Both were period dramas depicting the life and times of several individuals in the fictional Yorkshire town of South Riding during the Depression era of the 1930s. The 2011 adaptation consisted of three episodes, each sixty minutes in length. Over the span of 180 minutes, the serial covered individuals such as Sarah Burton, a new headmistress for the local school played by actress Anna Martin; politician Robert Carne played by actor David Morrissey; Joe Astell, an impoverished socialist played by actor Douglas Henshall; and Mrs. Beddows, the first woman to be elected alderman within the South Riding municipality and played by actress Penelope Wilton. The 2011 version features direction by the British Diarmuid Lawrence and was written for the screen by Andrew Davies, also British.

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South Riding: Episode 3
3. South Riding: Episode 3
May 15, 2011
Sarah throws herself into work to take her mind off the pain of unexpected, unrequited love while Carne reluctantly comes to terms with the idea that his beloved Muriel can never be restored to him.
South Riding: Episode 2
2. South Riding: Episode 2
May 8, 2011
Sarah's ideals are turned inside out when an everyday tragedy hits close to home and she realises that it is not as easy as she thinks to change the world. At Maythorpe, Robert Carne is living with the consequences of a single act of madness almost fifteen years before.
South Riding: Episode 1
1. South Riding: Episode 1
May 1, 2011
Fiery teacher Sarah Burton comes home to the South Riding full of ambition and hunger to change the world while landowner Robert Carne is persuaded to send his delicate daughter Midge to school.
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South Riding is a 20th century novel by Englishwoman Winifred Holtby, and published after her death, which has twice been adapted for television. Once, in 1974, as a thirteen episode series, and a second time, in 2011, as a three part serial program. Both were period dramas depicting the life and times of several individuals in the fictional Yorkshire town of South Riding during the Depression era of the 1930s.

The 2011 adaptation consisted of three episodes, each sixty minutes in length. Over the span of 180 minutes, the serial covered individuals such as Sarah Burton, a new headmistress for the local school played by actress Anna Martin; politician Robert Carne played by actor David Morrissey; Joe Astell, an impoverished socialist played by actor Douglas Henshall; and Mrs. Beddows, the first woman to be elected alderman within the South Riding municipality and played by actress Penelope Wilton.

The 2011 version features direction by the British Diarmuid Lawrence and was written for the screen by Andrew Davies, also British.

South Riding is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (3 episodes). The series first aired on May 1, 2011.

Where to Watch South Riding

South Riding is available for streaming on the BBC One website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch South Riding on demand at Amazon, Vudu and Google Play.

  • Premiere Date
    May 1, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (1,480)