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Cranford

TV·2007–2009·2 seasons, 7 episodes·BBC One·Drama·1h 9m·7.9·Created by Sue Birtwistle, Susie Conklin

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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.

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  1. 01Cranford S01E01June 1842S01E01 · 8.3Funny and touching drama that brings together the idiosyncrasies and misfortunes of the lives of the people of Cranford. With the arrival of new residents the women of the town are sparkling with anticipation. Centring on Matty Jenkyns and her older, stricter sister Debora, we share in their excitement as a new house guest and neighbours arrive. When Jem, the local carpenter, falls from a tree, all eyes are upon on the new doctor and his untested modern methods.
  2. 02Cranford S01E02August 1842S01E02 · 8.0The past returns to haunt the present. A visitor brings joy and hope to Jessie Brown. Mr Carter oversees preparations for Lady Ludlow's garden party. Miss Matty is very shaken when she unexpectedly meets someone from her past. Caroline Tomkinson is determined to attract the attention of Dr Harrison, but she could have competition from young beauty Sophy Hutton.
  3. 03Cranford S01E05May 1843S01E05 · 8.0Dr Harrison finds both his career and his reputation ruined, and his courtship destroyed. Miss Matty receives devastating news, but the true values of Cranford's friendships become apparent as the ladies secretly rally to help. Miss Galindo and Mr Carter's friendship strengthens as they are forced to face up to the true tragedy of Hanbury. But will Miss Galindo be able to help Mr Carter carry out his wishes? And who will be able to adapt to change?

Castfull cast & details

Judi DenchJudi DenchMiss Matty JenkynsLisa DillonLisa DillonMary SmithImelda StauntonImelda StauntonMiss PoleJim CarterJim CarterCaptain BrownAlex JenningsAlex JenningsRev. HuttonDeborah FindlayDeborah FindlayMiss Augusta TomkinsonJulia McKenzieJulia McKenzieMrs ForresterEmma FieldingEmma FieldingMiss Galindo

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode5Episodes2007Aired 7.9Season avg
  1. S01E01Cranford S01E01Season's bestJune 1842November 18, 2007 8.3Funny and touching drama that brings together the idiosyncrasies and misfortunes of the lives of the people of Cranford. With the arrival of
  2. S01E02Cranford S01E02August 1842November 25, 2007 8.0The past returns to haunt the present. A visitor brings joy and hope to Jessie Brown. Mr Carter oversees preparations for Lady Ludlow's gard
  3. S01E03Cranford S01E03November 1842December 2, 2007 7.8A theft from the Doctor's house and an attack on Mr Johnson spread panic and the fear of an imminent crime wave. Suspicion and mistrust ripp
  4. S01E04Cranford S01E04April 1843December 9, 2007 7.3A maze of misunderstandings leads the ladies of Cranford astray as May Day fills hearts with hopes of love. Mrs Forrester and Miss Pole hatc
  5. S01E05Cranford S01E05May 1843December 16, 2007 8.0Dr Harrison finds both his career and his reputation ruined, and his courtship destroyed. Miss Matty receives devastating news, but the true

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season022Episodes2009Aired 7.5Season avg
  1. S02E01Cranford S02E01August 1844December 20, 2009 7.5Miss Matty's house is full of life and bustle. Her dream of having a child in the house has been realised with the birth of Tilly, daughter
  2. S02E02Cranford S02E02October 1844December 27, 2009 7.5Defying his father, William finds a job with Captain Brown working on the railway that is making its way into the heart of Cranford. Meanwhi

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