Like Larry Hagman as JR, Joan Collins as Alexis, nobody could have played Ashton better than Terri Garber. Simply sublime. Despite being a villain, Ashton was such a complex character. There is a moment after she returns from being coerced into sleeping with a guy called Drummond and she catches her reflection in a mirror. She nearly loses composition with such emotion on her face. It’s a simple moment that really is powerful. Thank you for this interview and for all the North & South interviews. 🎉❤
One of the most outstanding and memorable performances on television that I have ever seen. The first thing that I think of when I visualise Ashton is-Scarlett O'Hara with a real devilish evil streak in her! If there was ever a remake-no one I can think of could play her better than Terri Garber
Wowwww just started to watch North and South again only tonight having watched it first time round as a youngster. It's sooooo brilliant, top top cast, nothing like it now, loved those days of tv, Terri looks lovely
Thank you for this interview. Terri, as Ashton, was so beautiful (her dresses were glorious!), and her performance was captivating. The scene where she comes home to James after spending the night with Drummond showed a vulnerable side to her and was quite emotional. I was 12 when North and South premiered. It was such an exciting time and the miniseries was truly the highlight of the year. It is my all-time favorite miniseries because it had it all, and something undefined. An engrossing quality apart from the beauty of the actors, the breathtaking costumes, realistic depiction of battlefields, and awe-inspiring sets. I appreciated each love story but was especially moved by the enduring friendship between Orry and George. Nowadays it seems people don't know how to be friends, let alone remain friends despite so many challenges and differences. I have recommended North and South to those much younger than me and they have become fans as well. The miniseries is timeless.
I echo all the sentiments about how she personified Ashton perfectly! I watched N& S when it originally aired, taped it off the TV and watched it endlessly. I majored in history and am now a college history professor
Terri truly nailed Ashton's character perfectly!! She was absolutely perfect in that roll. I read the books and have re-watched the series a number of times over the years.
Wauw what an amazing interview. Nobody could play Ashton more convincing then Terri Garber. I was 7 years old when North & South aired in Denmark in 1987, and I was mesmerized from the very beginning. I have watched the series over the years more times then I can count. Now I watch it with my two daughters aged 13 and 16 - and they’ve watched North & South with me for almost ten years now. They too love it. North & South has had a deep inpact om my life, and I hold it very dear to my heart ❤️
Book 3 was a total disaster. None of it made any sense, including Ashton reuniting with Bent, who was supposed to have died in that barn explosion. Book 3 needs to be re-written, right this time. I think after James divorced her and gave her some cash to live on, she realized she'd lost everything. She prostituted herself for a time, then met another man and eventually married him, and was a very different woman. THey lived in the midwest somewhere and she had a daughter and raised her right. Her husband died somehow, and Ashton's past came back to haunt her. She got some STD and was on her deathbed. Her husband left a good deal of money for her, and she passed it on to her daughter, and told her to go to Mt Royal. She passed away in 1890 at age 56.
Like Larry Hagman as JR, Joan Collins as Alexis, nobody could have played Ashton better than Terri Garber. Simply sublime. Despite being a villain, Ashton was such a complex character. There is a moment after she returns from being coerced into sleeping with a guy called Drummond and she catches her reflection in a mirror. She nearly loses composition with such emotion on her face. It’s a simple moment that really is powerful. Thank you for this interview and for all the North & South interviews. 🎉❤
She was AWESOME in North & South! Ashton was the PERFECT character for her. Her Southern Accent was RIGHT ON POINT too!
One of the most outstanding and memorable performances on television that I have ever seen. The first thing that I think of when I visualise Ashton is-Scarlett O'Hara with a real devilish evil streak in her! If there was ever a remake-no one I can think of could play her better than Terri Garber
Terri was wonderful in this series.
Wowwww just started to watch North and South again only tonight having watched it first time round as a youngster. It's sooooo brilliant, top top cast, nothing like it now, loved those days of tv, Terri looks lovely
Nobody could have been a better Ashton!!
Ashton was such a wonderfully wicked character and my favorite.
Thank you for this interview. Terri, as Ashton, was so beautiful (her dresses were glorious!), and her performance was captivating. The scene where she comes home to James after spending the night with Drummond showed a vulnerable side to her and was quite emotional.
I was 12 when North and South premiered. It was such an exciting time and the miniseries was truly the highlight of the year. It is my all-time favorite miniseries because it had it all, and something undefined. An engrossing quality apart from the beauty of the actors, the breathtaking costumes, realistic depiction of battlefields, and awe-inspiring sets. I appreciated each love story but was especially moved by the enduring friendship between Orry and George. Nowadays it seems people don't know how to be friends, let alone remain friends despite so many challenges and differences. I have recommended North and South to those much younger than me and they have become fans as well. The miniseries is timeless.
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Great interview! Thank you! She is so wonderful. I'm so glad she's a part of the North and South Facebook page!
She was fantastic as Ashton! Great interview!
I echo all the sentiments about how she personified Ashton perfectly! I watched N& S when it originally aired, taped it off the TV and watched it endlessly. I majored in history and am now a college history professor
Terri truly nailed Ashton's character perfectly!! She was absolutely perfect in that roll. I read the books and have re-watched the series a number of times over the years.
Wauw what an amazing interview. Nobody could play Ashton more convincing then Terri Garber. I was 7 years old when North & South aired in Denmark in 1987, and I was mesmerized from the very beginning. I have watched the series over the years more times then I can count. Now I watch it with my two daughters aged 13 and 16 - and they’ve watched North & South with me for almost ten years now. They too love it.
North & South has had a deep inpact om my life, and I hold it very dear to my heart ❤️
Yay for this! Love her!!
One of my favorites I love North and South
Thank you, she was great
She looks great! What a wonderful mini series.
My god, thank you so much for this! 💌 Terri Garber as Ashton rules!
Wonderful interview! Terri Garber has so much interesting to say and she did such a great job in the part. Thanks for posting!
"I need some fresh air, James!!!" 😊
Wow thank you so much for this interview, loved her role as wicked Ashton, yet she seems so nice and intelligent in real life ❤
you have to love terri garber x
Great Interview.
Book 3 was a total disaster. None of it made any sense, including Ashton reuniting with Bent, who was supposed to have died in that barn explosion. Book 3 needs to be re-written, right this time. I think after James divorced her and gave her some cash to live on, she realized she'd lost everything. She prostituted herself for a time, then met another man and eventually married him, and was a very different woman. THey lived in the midwest somewhere and she had a daughter and raised her right. Her husband died somehow, and Ashton's past came back to haunt her. She got some STD and was on her deathbed. Her husband left a good deal of money for her, and she passed it on to her daughter, and told her to go to Mt Royal. She passed away in 1890 at age 56.