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Cranford

Cranford
★ 8.2/10•2007•1h 0m•PG•Drama
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A rich and comic drama about the people of Cranford, a small Cheshire town on the cusp of change in the 1840s. Adapted from the novels by Elizabeth Gaskell.

Steve Hudson · Director

Elizabeth Gaskell · Writer

Heidi Thomas · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 18, 2007

Episodes

Episode 1 - June 1842E160m

June 1842

The town of Cranford is in a flurry at the arrival of a new handsome doctor. His controversial treatment of an unfortunate carpenter is risky not only for the patient, but also his reputation. Elsewhere a family suffers a loss but forges a friendship.

Nov 18, 2007

Episode 2 - August 1842, Miss Matty is ShakenE260m

August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken

An unexpected visitor shakes miss Matty, but she keeps it to herself. The rumor that the railway will reach the town ruins the happy atmosphere. When Miss Deborah goes to talk to Captain Brown of this, he is of no help, indeed their friendship is severely strained.

Nov 25, 2007

Episode 3 - November 1842, Winter Approaches CranfordE360m

November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford

The theft of a leg of mutton starts a chain of events that can only lead to trouble for one family in Cranford. With Christmas comes an invitation for Miss Matty, that she is encouraged to accept. Dr Harrison's friend Jack persuades him to declare his affections for Sophy, but then plays a cruel trick.

Dec 2, 2007

Episode 4 - April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the RectoryE460m

April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory

Miss Matty suffers a disappointment, and reveals to Mary the great wrong done her as a young woman. Mary writes to Major Gordon about Jessie's changed circumstances. And Dr Harrison pays a formal visit to the rectory.

Dec 9, 2007

Episode 5 - May 1843, Miss Matty's CrisisE560m

May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis

Jem and Martha formalise their relationship, and live as lodgers with Miss Matty, who has fallen on hard times. Will her friends come to her aid and will she accept help? Dr Harrison is advised to leave town due to his reputation being in tatters, but Sophy is ill and his modern medicine could help. Lady Ludlow is prepared to lose everything for her absent son, but Mr Carter tries to find another solution.

Dec 16, 2007

Actors

Eileen Atkins

Eileen Atkins

Miss Deborah Jenkyns

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Miss Matilda Jenkyns

Lisa Dillon

Lisa Dillon

Mary Smith

Simon Woods

Simon Woods

Dr Harrison

Claudie Blakley

Claudie Blakley

Martha

Philip Glenister

Philip Glenister

Mr Carter

Julia McKenzie

Julia McKenzie

Mrs Forrester

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Mrs. Rose

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Miss Pole

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Reverend Hutton

Andrew Buchan

Andrew Buchan

Jem Hearne

Alex Etel

Alex Etel

Harry Gregson

Dean Lennox Kelly

Dean Lennox Kelly

Job Gregson

Joseph McFadden

Joseph McFadden

Doctor Jack Marshland

Kimberley Nixon

Kimberley Nixon

Sophy Hutton

Greg Wise

Greg Wise

Sir Charles Maulver

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