South Riding

6.9TMDBIMDb1 Seasons · 3 Episodes

Drama

Synopsis

Origin:

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.

Creator

Andrew Davies

First Aired

2011-02-20

Last Aired

2011-03-06

Network

BBC One