North & South
“A passionate tale of love across the social divide”
Series Overview
Margaret Hale is a southerner from a country vicarage newly settled in the industrial northern town of Milton. In the shock of her move, she misjudges charismatic cotton mill-owner John Thornton, whose strength of purpose and passion are a match for her own pride and willfulness. When the workers of Milton call a strike, Margaret takes their side, and the two are brought into deeper conflict. As events spiral out of control, Margaret - to her surprise - begins to fall in love with Thornton...
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Sun, Nov 14, 2004
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Frederick safely reaches Spain. After her father's death, Margaret leaves Milton to live with her aunt in London. Thornton learns that Frederick is Margaret's brother. With the money that she inherited from Mr. Bell, her godfather, she decides to help Mr. Thornton's mill from closing.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elizabeth Gaskell, Sandy Welch
Elizabeth Gaskell, Sandy Welch, Antonia Gordon
Martin Phipps
Phillippa Giles, Kate Bartlett, Diana Barton, Laura Mackie
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Welch
Writer
Mike O'Neill
Costume Design
Kate Bartlett
Producer
Diana Barton
Producer
Martin Phipps
Original Music Composer
Simon Elliott
Production Design
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is North & South about?
Margaret Hale is a southerner from a country vicarage newly settled in the industrial northern town of Milton. In the shock of her move, she misjudges charismatic cotton mill-owner John Thornton, whose strength of purpose and passion are a match for her own pride and willfulness. When the workers of Milton call a strike, Margaret takes their side, and the two are brought into deeper conflict. As events spiral out of control, Margaret - to her surprise - begins to fall in love with Thornton...
How many seasons does North & South have?
North & South comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in North & South?
Key cast members in North & South include Richard Armitage, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Sinéad Cusack, Jo Joyner, Tim Pigott-Smith.
Who created or directed North & South?
North & South was developed and directed by Elizabeth Gaskell, Sandy Welch.