South Riding

This series offers a thoughtful exploration of conflicting ideals set against a backdrop of rigid social structures.

Created by

Alastair Reid, James Ormerod

Genres

Drama

Starring

Dorothy Tutin, Hermione Baddeley, Nigel Davenport

Overview

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.

How it feels

Romantic, earnest and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, love, gender, power

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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