Things I am looking forward to in 2011 (1): South Riding

How could I not be looking forward to South Riding? As I noted back when the first coverage came out it was onto a winner for me.

An adaptation of a heart-tearing book (I've blubbed every time I've read the darn thing) AND thanks to it starring not just David Morrissey AND [be still my beating heart] Douglas Henshall but also the divine Anna Maxwell-Martin I am sure to be able to persuade lovely Neil to watch it as well. Heck, Neil watched Single Father with me so I am sure he can cope with this.

I'm even tempted to buy a new copy of the book just for the sight of the new book cover.

South Riding coming to the BBC --- with Douglas Henshall AND David Morrissey

Ah, there is bliss in a good novel adaptation.

South Riding is to be adapted by the BBC and the cast looks AWESOME.

Anna Maxwell Martin as Sarah Burton!

David Morrissey as Robert Carne!

AND Douglas Henshall as Joe Astell, the "Riding's only socialist councillor and rival to Carne for Sarah's affections" (as the BBC Press release describes him).

I have fondly read South Riding, and will look forward to doing so again.

Oh, and the person adapting this classic text?

Why 'tis Andrew Davies of course!