North And South : Complete BBC Series

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2009-01-08 rating:
A wonderful, wonderful series!
What a fabulous series. I spent the 4 most amazing hours watching it. I did not want it to end!

The cast is unforgetable with Richard Armitage as the stern, proud but compelling John Thornton,(he's so darn gorgeous!) and the lovely Daniela Denby-Ashe as the headstrong and forthright but charming Margaret Hale.

There's many similarities between, this series and Pride and Prejudice but it stands out brilliantly.
It's about a woman, Margaret Hale, from the South who moves from her romantic, sleepy laidback village, with her family, to the North and whose life collides with that of an intemperate if misunderstood industrialist, the charismatic mill-owner, John Thornton, in a bustling, northern city of Milton.

Instantly she gets into a dispute with him over his harsh treatment of an employee.
What she doesn't notice is Thornton's deep sense of responsibility for his employees' welfare. On the other hand, he misinterprets some of Margaret's own actions and intentions. But he is instantly attracted to her, while she has only the deepest contempt for him.
Later, she refuses his offer of marriage, only to realise far too late the kind of man he really is. Hard and harsh he may be, but he's also a man of stength and intergrity but it seems he no longer feels the same way he did about her, after catching her in a compromising situation... but despite it all, he still protects her reputation.
And that's another tangled web to watch unravel.

Like in most period drama's, they both are stubborn and drag out their obvious attraction over many painful months and events, and I loved every bit of it.

This series rates right up there for me along with Pride and Prejudice, and Jane Eyre... perhaps ever higher. It's beautifully filmed and has some heart-wrenching moments that causes a tear or two.
I think John Thornton is the most romantic hero and he definitely beats Darcy, hands down. And I LIKE Darcy!
For me it's a definite keeper!

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review by: date: 2009-01-01 rating:
Achingly beautiful in every way
My favourite Gaskell novel and I was not disappointed by the bbc dramatisation. I have watched it so many many times with my two grandchildren, an 11 year old boy and a six year old girl. I did not think they could love it more than Mrs Gaskell's Wives and Daughters in which Molly is the spitting image of their mother - yet they do. Its beautiful family viewing and how you can build upon it for children - I have used it as to teach them about the Industrial revolution, class, relationships, the Victorians etc. In Yorkshire we are constantly on the look out for places that look as if they could have been Mr Thornton's Mill!!! Their trip to Bradford Industrial Museum was far more interesting for them because of their love of this drama. I have finally given up on getting back my copy from my grandchildren and am buying another for myself!!!

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review by: date: 2008-09-29 rating:
Absolutely Gorgeous!
Beautiful, sensual, violent on the senses and serious. Additive, riveting and gorgeous. If you want a real period drama, this really is it. The acting is superb, the camera work beautiful and the scene when Richard Armitage stands at the window and says 'look back at me...' oh my. Viewers you are in for a real delight. A first class production. You will want to watch this all in one sitting!

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review by: date: 2008-09-13 rating:
The best of the best
An absolute gem of a romantic period drama - I agree with previous reviewers, this is better than even Pride & Prejuidice with Colin Firth which otherwise usually steals the show. Very beautiful and well done artistically, excellent acting and perfect adaptation which does not try to squeeze a whole book into just 2 hours but actually does it justice. I read the book after seeing this series and enjoyed it enormously, not least because it has some interesting differences which mean there are two equally good stories to follow and enjoy. Don't miss this one!


review by: date: 2008-05-01 rating:
One of the best period dramas!
I bought this DVD a month because I couldn't watch the series when it came on TV in 2004. And I'm so happy I did it. It is one of the best period dramas I've seen so far...and I 've seen many! Casting, and production and all the team of N&S did a great job with this adaptation....so if you liked Firth's Pride and Prejudice then you'll love this one 100%!!

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