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Cranford
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.
- Created by:
- Sue Birtwistle, Susie Conklin
- Cast:
- Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Lisa Dillon, Simon Woods
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC One
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.8June 1842
2007-11-18 · 60mThe 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.5August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken
2007-11-25 · 60mAn 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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.2November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford
2007-12-02 · 60mThe 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.5April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory
2007-12-09 · 60mMiss 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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.8May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis
2007-12-16 · 60mJem 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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Eileen Atkins
Miss Deborah Jenkyns
Judi Dench
Miss Matilda Jenkyns
Lisa Dillon
Mary Smith
Simon Woods
Dr Harrison
Claudie Blakley
Martha
Philip Glenister
Mr Carter
Julia McKenzie
Mrs Forrester
Lesley Manville
Mrs. Rose
Imelda Staunton
Miss Pole
Alex Jennings
Reverend Hutton
