South Riding
Series 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.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Sun, Feb 20, 2011
Andrew DaviesLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Sarah throws herself into work to take her mind off the pain of unrequited love.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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SOUTH RIDING TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-08
Cast & Creators
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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
Jennifer Hennessy
Mrs Holly
Brid Brennan
Mrs Sigglesthwaite
Penny Layden
Mrs Huggins
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Davies
Winifred Holtby
Rob Lane
Alan Almond
David Head
Anne Pivcevic, Lisa Osborne, Rebecca Eaton, Hilary Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Winifred Holtby
Writer
Lisa Osborne
Producer
Rob Lane
Original Music Composer
Alan Almond
Director of Photography
David Head
Editor
Chris Roope
Production Design
Stephanie Collie
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is South Riding about?
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.
How many seasons does South Riding have?
South Riding comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in South Riding?
Key cast members in South Riding include Anna Maxwell Martin, David Morrissey, Penelope Wilton, Peter Firth, John Henshaw.
Who created or directed South Riding?
South Riding was developed and directed by Andrew Davies.