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.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Anna Maxwell Martin
Sarah Burton
David Morrissey
Robert Carne
Penelope Wilton
Mrs Beddows
Peter Firth
Anthony Snaith
John Henshaw
Alfred Huggins
Douglas Henshall
Joe Astell
Katherine McGolpin
Midge Carne
Lydia Wilson
Muriel Carne
Daniel West
Young Robert Carne
Charlie May-Clark
Lydia
Janine Mellor
Bessy Warbuckle
Shaun Dooley
Mr Holly
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
South Riding has 1 season with 3 episodes.
South Riding premiered on February 20, 2011.
No, South Riding has ended. The final episode aired on March 6, 2011.
South Riding originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
South Riding was created by Andrew Davies.
South Riding has a rating of 6.9/10 based on user reviews.
South Riding is classified as Drama.