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3 Episodes 2011 - 0
This three-part adaptation of Winifred Holtby's 1936 novel "South Riding" follows fiery teacher Sarah Burton (Anna Maxwell-Martin), who returns home to Yorkshire to apply for the headmistress position at a girls' school. She also butts heads with brooding landowner Robert Carne (David Morrissey), who dislikes her social agenda and pacifist views.
Episode 1
Sun, Feb 20, 2011 60 mins
Fiery teacher Sarah Burton comes home to the South Riding full of ambition and hunger to change the world. Meanwhile, land owner Robert Carne sends his delicate daughter Midge to school.
Episode 2
Sun, Feb 27, 2011 60 mins
Sarah's ideals are turned inside out when a tragedy hits close to home; Robert Carne deals with the consequences of an action taken 15 years earlier.
Episode 3
Sun, Mar 6, 2011 60 mins
Sarah throws herself into work to take her mind off unrequited love; Carne reluctantly comes to terms with the idea that Muriel can never be restored to him.