James Read: North and South interview

James Read discusses his memories of making TV mini-series, North and South. The series was released in three instalments. North and South: Book I and North and South: Book II were released back to back in the United States in 1985 and 1986, with each series comprising of six 90 minute episodes chronicling the lives of the Main and Hazard families prior to and during the US Civil War. North and South: Book III was released in 1994 - which featured three episodes showcasing how the Main and Hazard families were affected after the Civil War and the reconstruction that followed. James Read played George Hazard in each series and was co-lead of the show alongside Patrick Swayze. He recalls the cultural impact of the show, his memories, and working alongside some of Hollywood's most recognisable actors in Robert Mitchum and James Stewart.