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South Riding( 2011)

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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.

    Series Cast

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      Anna Maxwell Martin

      Sarah Burton

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      David Morrissey

      Robert Carne

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      Penelope Wilton

      Mrs Beddows

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      Peter Firth

      Anthony Snaith

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      John Henshaw

      Alfred Huggins

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      Douglas Henshall

      Joe Astell

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      Katherine McGolpin

      Midge Carne

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      Lydia Wilson

      Muriel Carne

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      Daniel West

      Young Robert Carne

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      Charlie May-Clark

      Lydia

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      Janine Mellor

      Bessy Warbuckle

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      Shaun Dooley

      Mr Holly

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      Jennifer Hennessy

      Mrs Holly

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      Brid Brennan

      Mrs Sigglesthwaite

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      Penny Layden

      Mrs Huggins

    Current Season

    Season 1

    2011 | 3 Episodes

    Season 1 of South Riding premiered on Feb 20 2011

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    Facts

    Status

    Ended

    Status

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    Type

    Miniseries

    Original Language

    English

    Keywords

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