Adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel. Margaret Hale, a southerner, has newly moved to the industrial town of Milton. When the workers of a cotton mill strike, Margaret... more
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Advantages: Excellent adaptation Disadvantages: Some discrepancies for purists
I had not read North and South before catching this engaging adaptation on BBC1.
Starring Daniela Denby-Ashe (Eastenders, My Family) and Richard Armitage (who I had not heard of before), the drama was billed as a stirring romantic drama to rival the very successful 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (it has been described at Pride and Prejudice with a social conscience). I did not really believe that this dramatisation would match ... ...it not only matches it, but in some areas surpasses it.
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Denby-Ashe stars as Margaret Hale the daughter of a New Forest country parson who has been living with her aunt in until, until she turns eighteen and returns to her father's vicarage. She is surprised to receive a marriage proposal from henry Lennox, a close family friend, and declines him. This comes on the same day as her father (Tim Pigott-Smith) informs Margaret and her mother (Lesley ...
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Advantages: Richard Armitage as John Thornton! Disadvantages: This series is too short with only 4 episodes!
I knew nothing of either "North and South" or Richard Armitage when I first sat down to watch this wonderful 4-part series. But I sure did once I got up four hours later! I knew that I'd discovered one of the best working actors I'd ever seen. The other reviewers will undoubtedly cover the overall excellence of the production itself, the other actors, the music, etc. I just want to wax on about this amazing man who so totally infused John Thornton ... ...general "swoon-ability," he never hit a misstep. Every look, line delivery, and body movement was spot on! From the first time he opened his mouth to scream, "STEPHENS!" at the top of his lungs to his soft, boyishly joyful "Coming home with me?" at the end, I simply couldn't take my eyes of him. He's not handsome in a traditional way. At first glance, I was rather dismissive of the much-heralded "Darcy" factor. He looked autocratic, harsh featured, ...
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Actor(s): Daniela Denby-Ashe, Richard Armitage, Sinead Cusack, Lesley Manville, Tim Pigott-Smith, Pauline Quirke, Brendan Coyle
Director(s): Brian Percival
Genre: Drama - Period
Classification: 15 years and over
Running Time: 4 hours
Video Category: US Television
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): 2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO; SONY DADC
Release date: 11/04/2005
No of Discs: 2
Catalogue No: BBCDVD 1695
Barcode: 5014503169527
Screenwriter: Sandy Welch
Adaptation: Sandy Welch
Producer: Kate Bartlett
Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
Languages
Main Language: English
Hearing Impaired Language: English
DVD Description
Adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel. Margaret Hale, a southerner, has newly moved to the industrial town of Milton. When the workers of a cotton mill strike, Margaret immediately takes their side, already displaying a strong dislike for the mill's owner, John Thornton. As the conflict between Margaret and Thornton intensifies, however, Margaret finds herself doing the unspeakable...falling in love.
Technical information
Special Features: Commentary On Episodes 1 And 4, Specially Recorded Interview With Richard Armitage, Deleted Scenes, Production Notes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo English
Professional reviews
Review: This is Pride and Prejudice with a social conscience, a collision between Northern no-nonsense and delicate Southern sensibilities. (Sunday Express, )
An intelligent, moving, thought-provoking and visually striking adaptation (The Times, )
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