S1 E2 ∙

Richard Armitage stars in the second part of the lavish adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's classic novel. Tensions rise as the workers strike. Margaret tells Bessy a secret.

G

Contains Mature Themes

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All episodes for series 1 of North and South

S1 E1

Margaret Hale and her parents are forced to leave their idyllic life and move to Milton.

S1 E2

Thornton declares his feelings for Margaret and proposes, but she rejects him harshly.

S1 E3

Thornton is heartbroken and humiliated, but at least the strike is over.

S1 E4

Margaret and Thornton finally acknowledge their love for one another.