Cranford
Cranford
Cranford
Drama
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Overview
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.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2007-11-18
Runtime: 1h 0m
Director: Steve Hudson
Writer: Elizabeth Gaskell, Heidi Thomas
Top Cast
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
Episodes - Season 1
June 1842
June 1842
Episode 1
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.
August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken
August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken
Episode 2
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.
November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford
November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford
Episode 3
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.
April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory
April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory
Episode 4
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.
May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis
May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis
Episode 5
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.
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