North & South (TV Miniseries)

TV Miniseries (2004). 4 Episodes. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England's industrial north, it follows the fortunes of Margaret Hale (Daniela Denby-Ashe), a privileged, middle class southerner who is forced to settle in the northern town of Milton. Margaret takes instant offence to the town and its people. She becomes terribly lonely and hates the dirt, noise and lack of civilisation. However, Margaret gradually begins to settle in Milton. Her social conscience awakens and she befriends some of the local mill workers, learning about their poverty and workplace struggles.