In 1930s Yorkshire, a spirited new headmistress brings inspiration and modern ideas to an all girls' school and shakes up the more conservative-minded residents of South Riding.
Episode 1Sarah arrives at the school, determined to transform both the teaching and the buildings.
Episode 2
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Episode 2Sarah’s ambitions for her school find their focus in Lydia Holly, the gifted oldest child of a labourer and his wife who live with six children in the nearby shanty town.
Episode 3
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Episode 3Sarah throws herself into work to take her mind off the pain of unrequited love.
Cast of Season 1
Anna Maxwell MartinSarah Burton
David MorrisseyRobert Carne
Penelope WiltonMrs Beddows
Peter FirthAnthony Snaith
John HenshawAlfred Huggins
Douglas HenshallJoe Astell
Katherine McGolpinMidge Carne
Lydia WilsonMuriel Carne
Daniel WestYoung Robert Carne
Charlie May-ClarkLydia
Janine MellorBessy Warbuckle
Shaun DooleyMr Holly
Jennifer HennessyMrs Holly
Brid BrennanMrs Sigglesthwaite
Penny LaydenMrs Huggins
John William TurnerDirector
Winifred HoltbyWriter
Lisa OsborneProducer
Season 1 Ratings & Reviews
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