Name: Cranford
Genre: Drama
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Lisa Dillon, Simon Woods, Claudie Blakley

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Eileen Atkins

Judi Dench

Lisa Dillon

Simon Woods

Claudie Blakley

Philip Glenister

Julia McKenzie

Lesley Manville

Imelda Staunton

Alex Jennings

Sue Birtwistle

Susie Conklin

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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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.

June 1842

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.

August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken

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.

November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford

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.

April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory

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.

May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis

Miss Matty becomes concerned about an isolated youngster as Mr Buxton returns to town.

August 1844

Defying his father, William finds a job with Captain Brown working on the railway.

October 1844

Actor Simon Woods, who played Dr Harrison, is the guide for a journey behind the scenes of the BBC One series to explore the amazing success of Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford.

Under the Bonnet

This special episode takes a look behind the scenes at multiple facets of what it takes to produce and bring the show “Cranford” to life on screen. From period accurate props and costumes, to exploring the village of Lacock (the site of the filming of the fictitious village of Cranford), viewers get a true “behind the scenes” look at the filming of the show.

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