South Riding
Created by Andrew Davies
On BBC One
A warm, character-driven historical drama set in 1930s Yorkshire that centers on a progressive woman's return home and her determination to inspire the next generation.
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.
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Does South Riding leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is South Riding violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is South Riding scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is South Riding easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Is South Riding sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like South Riding
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as South Riding
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like South Riding, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like South Riding, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like South Riding, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
