North and south bbc

Many period drama fans love the 2004 BBC North & South miniseries, but it fails Gaskell's original novel. Here's why we need a new definitive version.

Below is my review of the 2004 BBC miniseries, "NORTH AND SOUTH", which is an adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's 1855 novel: ”NORTH AND SOUTH” (2004) Review If someone had told me years ago that I would find myself watching the 2004 BBC television adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s 1855 novel, let alone purchase a DVD copy of the miniseries, I would have dismissed that person’s notion as inconceivable. I have never shown any previous interest in ”NORTH AND SOUTH”. And I am still baffled at how…

The popularity of BBC's North and South has stayed in cult status rather than mainstream. This is why it's one of the best period dramas.

North and South is a sensitive, complex, and controversial account of the many tensions that were tearing Britain apart in the heart of the 19th century.

The popularity of BBC's North and South has stayed in cult status rather than mainstream. This is why it's one of the best period dramas.

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Screen caps - North & South directed by Brian Percival (TV Mini-Series, 2004) #elizabethgaskell #fanart

I'm not going to lie, the train scene at the end of the movie North and South, is just fine. ;D However, I must confess, the first time I watched the movie I was mildly disappointed in the ending because I loved the book ending so much. With this dilemma in mind, I have this perfect candidate for another of my forgotten scenes posts. **Warning, if you haven't read or seen North and South DON'T READ ANY FURTHER. TRULY! DON'T SPOIL IT FOR YOURSELF!** I want you to try and envision every…