South Riding

South Riding

1974 1 Seasons 13 Episodes ⭐ 9.0 Drama

Headmistress Sarah Burton, a left-wing feminist, is disgusted by the social injustices faced by her pupils. In spite of her beliefs, she reluctantly finds herself falling in love with a Tory landowner whose wife is suffering from insanity.

Headmistress Sarah Burton, a left-wing feminist, is disgusted by the social injustices faced by her pupils. In spite of her beliefs, she reluctantly finds herself falling in love with a Tory landowner whose wife is suffering from insanity.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Powers That Be

Sarah Burton returns to her childhood home after many years away to apply for the new vacant position of headmistress at

EP 2

A Land of Hope and Glory?

Sarah checks out her new school and teachers ready for the term to come, but is less than impressed by both the conditio

EP 3

Those For and Those Against

Sarah has her first meeting with Joe Astell, newly elected Alderman of the area at the local Jumble Sale and discovers t

EP 4

A Time to Live and a Time to Die

Sarah Burton is determined to secure improvements for her school building as term time begins and attracts the notice of

EP 5

The Facts of Life

It's Easter 1933 now, and squire Robert Carne is reduced to selling the family heirlooms to make ends meet as his farmin

EP 6

In Sickness and in Health

The measles outbreak continues to affect the community, with the young especially at risk. Fred Mitchell receives a lett

EP 7

Dreams and Destinations

Tensions and recriminations begin to run high at the school among the staff, while Sarah Burton looks at the possibility

EP 8

Beggars and Choosers

Squire Robert Carne is stunned when he finds the bank will lend him no more money, while attempts to raise money elsewhe

EP 9

Take What You Want ~ and Pay for It

Mrs Beddows is disturbed to hear rumours that Maplethorpe may be sold while visiting the local asylum and goes to see Ro

EP 10

The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away

It's Christmas in South Riding, but there is little in the way of festive cheer for some of the residents. Fred Mitchell

EP 11

The Number of Our Days

It's now 1934 and Robert Carne is battling to hold on to his house and his seat in the local election against new candid

EP 12

Forgive Us Our Trespasses

The search continues for Robert Carne as the authorities and community believe him dead. The press are intrigued as spec

EP 13

Give Us This Day

Lydia Holly has been accepted back into school, but her mind is elsewhere over her father's upcoming nuptials to Mrs Bri

Popular Cast

Dorothy Tutin
Dorothy Tutin
Sarah Burton
Hermione Baddeley
Hermione Baddeley
Mrs. Beddows
Nigel Davenport
Nigel Davenport
Robert Carne
Judi Bowker
Judi Bowker
Midge Carne
Clive Swift
Clive Swift
Alfred E. Huggins
John Cater
John Cater
Anthony Snaith
Norman Jones
Norman Jones
Joe Astell
Lesley Dunlop
Lesley Dunlop
Lydia Holly
Bernard Kay
Bernard Kay
Tom Sawdon
Ray Mort
Ray Mort
Barney Holly
John Comer
John Comer
Bill Heyer