Right, my thoughts on North and South.
It's a BBC mini-series based on the book by Elizabeth Gaskell, set in the 1850s, in the industrial town (whose livelihood depends on cotton mills) of Milton (actually Manchester.)
Wonderfully poignant and emotional, it's well worth watching. I'm so glad I purchased my DVD, for not only do you get the brilliant acting of Richard Armitage as John Thornton but you also get to see an interview with Richard.
I've never seen such a modest, self-deprecating actor...and 
when he gives a slightly goofy grin and chuckles...well, he really is something and has a new fan in me.
I'm not going to rave on about the plot or the story itself.
I'm not going to rave on about the plot or the story itself.
Do yourself a favour, see it for yourself.
And I've just found another rather lovely picture of Richard I'll save for another day :)
