Series

North & South

“A passionate tale of love across the social divide”

★ 8.1(202)20041h 0m1 season

North & South is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Elizabeth Gaskell, Sandy Welch
Release date: 2004-11-14
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Studio: BBC

About North & South

North & South is a 2004 web series in the Drama genre, created by Elizabeth Gaskell and Sandy Welch, starring Richard Armitage, Daniela Denby-Ashe and Sinéad Cusack. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 202 viewers. Below you can see where to watch North & South in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Margaret Hale is a southerner from a country vicarage newly settled in the industrial northern town of Milton. In the shock of her move, she misjudges charismatic cotton mill-owner John Thornton, whose strength of purpose and passion are a match for her own pride and willfulness. When the workers of Milton call a strike, Margaret takes their side, and the two are brought into deeper conflict. As events spiral out of control, Margaret - to her surprise - begins to fall in love with Thornton...

Seasons (1)

Miniseries4 eps · 2004

Cast

Richard Armitage

John Thornton

Daniela Denby-Ashe

Margaret Hale

Sinéad Cusack

Hannah Thornton

Jo Joyner

Fanny Thornton

Tim Pigott-Smith

Richard Hale

Pauline Quirke

Dixon

Kay Lyon

Mary Higgins

Brendan Coyle

Nicholas Higgins

Lesley Manville

Mrs. Maria Hale

Themes & keywords

englandromanceperiod dramacostume drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch North & South in United States?+

In United States, you can stream North & South on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is North & South on Netflix?+

North & South is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How many seasons of North & South are there?+

North & South has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.

Who stars in North & South?+

North & South stars Richard Armitage, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Sinéad Cusack, Jo Joyner and Tim Pigott-Smith.

When did North & South come out?+

North & South is a 2004 web series created by Elizabeth Gaskell and Sandy Welch.

What genre is North & South?+

North & South is Drama series.

Who created North & South?+

North & South was created by Elizabeth Gaskell and Sandy Welch.