Episode 1
August 1844
1h7.3 / 10
Miss Matty becomes concerned about an isolated youngster as Mr Buxton returns to town.
Directed by Simon CurtisGuest stars Matthew McNulty, Jonathan Pryce, Rory Kinnear
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Cranford
20072 seasons8.1 / 10
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.
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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.
Cast, crew and production details
About Cranford
Cast
Eileen AtkinsMiss Deborah Jenkyns
Judi DenchMiss Matilda Jenkyns
Lisa DillonMary Smith
Simon WoodsDr Harrison
Claudie BlakleyMartha
Philip GlenisterMr Carter
Julia McKenzieMrs Forrester
Lesley ManvilleMrs. RoseCredits
- Created by
- Sue Birtwistle, Susie Conklin
- Written by
- Heidi Thomas, Elizabeth Gaskell, Heidi Thomas
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 7
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom- ChestermeadUnited Kingdom
Themes
19th centuryclass differencescostume dramaenglandperiod dramasmall town
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Episode 2
October 1844
1h7.7 / 10Finale
Defying his father, William finds a job with Captain Brown working on the railway.
Directed by Simon CurtisGuest stars Celia Imrie, Tim Curry
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