Cranford

Cranford

Ended First aired 18/Nov/2007 United Kingdom English 3 season(s) 10 episode(s)
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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Season 2 · Return to Cranford
2 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Dec/2009
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Season Overview

Cranford, where everything changes and all remains the same, and Miss Matty's house is full of bustle when her maid Martha gives birth to a daughter. Elsewhere the shadow of the new railway still looms. Miss Matty is concerned about a young girl who lives in an isolated cottage with her mother and domineering brother. Her worries open a Pandora's box and fears that Cranford will never recover.

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Cranford, where everything changes and all remains the same, and Miss Matty's house is full of bustle when her maid Martha gives birth to a daughter. Elsewhere the shadow of the new railway still looms. Miss Matty is concerned about a young girl who lives in an isolated cottage with her mother and domineering brother. Her worries open a Pandora's box and fears that Cranford will never recover.

Season 1 · Season 1
5 episode(s) · Air date: 18/Nov/2007
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In season one, talk of a new railway being built brings fears of the breakdown of law and order; and the arrival of a handsome new doctor from London causes a stir among the ladies' in the town.

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In season one, talk of a new railway being built brings fears of the breakdown of law and order; and the arrival of a handsome new doctor from London causes a stir among the ladies' in the town.

S1E5
May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis
Air date: 16/Dec/2007 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E4
April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory
Air date: 09/Dec/2007 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E3
November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford
Air date: 02/Dec/2007 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E2
August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken
Air date: 25/Nov/2007 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E1
June 1842
Air date: 18/Nov/2007 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

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S0E3
Cranford In Detail
Air date: 03/Jan/2010 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S0E2
Under the Bonnet
Air date: 27/Dec/2009 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

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