Drama20072 seasons★ 8.1

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

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Episodes

  1. 1

    June 1842

    Nov 18, 200760 min

    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.

  2. 2

    August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken

    Nov 25, 200760 min

    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.

  3. 3

    November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford

    Dec 2, 200760 min

    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.

  4. 4

    April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory

    Dec 9, 200760 min

    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.

  5. 5

    May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis

    Dec 16, 200760 min

    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.

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

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