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North And South
Background Information: North And South North & South is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1854. It originally appeared as a serial in the magazine, Household Words. the contrast between the way of life in the industrial north of England & the wealthier south. The heroine, Margaret Hale, is the daughter of a Nonconformist minister who moves to the fictional industrial town of Milton after leaving the Church of England. The change of lifestyle shocks Margaret, who sympathises deeply with the poverty of the workers & comes into conflict with John Thornton, the owner of a local mill. As a result of an encounter with a group of strikers, he falls in love with her, but she rejects his proposal of marriage. Later, he sees her with her brother, whom he mistakes for another suitor & quarrels with her for having lied to him. Margaret, once she believes she has lost his affection, begins to see him in another light & eventually they are reunited. North & South is also the name of a classic strategy title focusing on the American Civil War for the Amiga. What can i say? This is a brillaint adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskells novel! As soon as the series was over i pre-ordered the dvd!! It was a long wait but definitely worth while!! I recieved the dvd a few days ago & so far i have watched it many times especially the end scene. The on going love story is gripping & the talent shown by Richard Armitage & Daniela Denby Ashe is superb & such a contrast to the rebellious teenage character played in My Family. The chemistry between the two characters was soo believable! I also have to mention a good performance from Jo Joyner who played Fanny Thornton . I found her halerious which added a nice touch to the serious issues also displayed. I recommend this to everyone who enjoys period dramas. The script is excellent, the settings were very impressive & overall this dvd is a MUST BUY!!! Biography: Richard Armitage Richard Armitage is an English actor. Born in Leicester, he attended college in Coventry, then studied acting at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art. His first major role was in Sparkhouse. After a variety of supporting roles, he landed his first leading role, that of John Thornton in the BBC drama North & South. He was most recently seen in Macbeth, as part of the BBCs Shakespeare Retold series. An upcoming project is the BBCs The Impressionists, in which he plays a young Monet. Richard Armitage at the Internet Movie Database.
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