South Riding(2011)
South Riding Synopsis
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.
South Riding (2011) is a drama series that premiered on February 20, 2011, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Anna Maxwell Martin, David Morrissey, Penelope Wilton and Peter Firth. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2011-02-20
- Last aired:
- 2011-03-06
- Producers:
- Anne Pivcevic, Rebecca Eaton, Hilary Martin
South Riding (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for South Riding before you start streaming.
South Riding Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Maxwell Martin
as Sarah Burton
David Morrissey
as Robert Carne
Penelope Wilton
as Mrs Beddows
Peter Firth
as Anthony Snaith
John Henshaw
as Alfred Huggins
Douglas Henshall
as Joe Astell
- Katherine McGolpin
Katherine McGolpin
as Midge Carne
Lydia Wilson
as Muriel Carne
- Daniel West
Daniel West
as Young Robert Carne
Charlie May-Clark
as Lydia
Janine Mellor
as Bessy Warbuckle
Shaun Dooley
as Mr Holly
Key crew
Executive produced by Anne Pivcevic, Rebecca Eaton and Hilary Martin.
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South Riding Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 20 ratings.
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South Riding – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream South Riding?
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Episodes of South Riding (2011) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of South Riding are there?
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South Riding has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 20, 2011.
Is South Riding still running?
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No. South Riding is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 6, 2011.
Who is in the cast of South Riding?
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South Riding (2011) stars Anna Maxwell Martin, David Morrissey, Penelope Wilton, Peter Firth and John Henshaw. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is South Riding any good?
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South Riding (2011) is rated 6.9 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the South Riding trailer?
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The official South Riding trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.