Cranford (2007– )

In the 1840s, Cranford is ruled by the ladies. They adore good gossip; and romance and change is in the air, as the unwelcome grasp of the Industrial Revolution rapidly approaches their beloved rural market-town.

Writers:

Sue Birtwistle (creator), Susie Conklin (creator),

Stars:

Judi Dench, Julia McKenzie, Imelda Staunton

Nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Another 16 wins & 30 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Judi Dench	...	Miss Matty Jenkyns (7 episodes, 2007-2009)
Julia McKenzie	...	Mrs. Forrester (7 episodes, 2007-2009)
Imelda Staunton	...	Miss Octavia Pole (7 episodes, 2007-2009)
Lisa Dillon	...	Mary Smith (7 episodes, 2007-2009)
Deborah Findlay	...	Miss Tomkinson (7 episodes, 2007-2009)
Barbara Flynn	...	Mrs. Jamieson (7 episodes, 2007-2009)
Alex Etel	...	Harry Gregson (7 episodes, 2007-2009)
Alex Jennings	...	Reverend Hutton (7 episodes, 2007-2009)
Jim Carter	...	Captain Brown (7 episodes, 2007-2009)
Emma Fielding	...	Miss Galindo (7 episodes, 2007-2009)
Adrian Scarborough	...	Mr. Johnson (7 episodes, 2007-2009)
Andrew Buchan	...	Jem Hearne (6 episodes, 2007-2009)
Claudie Blakley	...	Martha (6 episodes, 2007-2009)
Debra Gillett	...	Mrs. Johnson (6 episodes, 2007-2009)
Francesca Annis	...	Lady Ludlow (6 episodes, 2007-2009)
Emma Lowndes	...	Bella Gregson (6 episodes, 2007-2009)
Simon Woods	...	Dr. Harrison (5 episodes, 2007)
Rosy Byrne	...	Lizzie Hutton (5 episodes, 2007)
Kimberley Nixon	...	Sophy Hutton (5 episodes, 2007)
John Bowe	...	Dr. Morgan (5 episodes, 2007)
Selina Griffiths	...	Caroline Tomkinson (5 episodes, 2007)
Philip Glenister	...	Mr. Carter (5 episodes, 2007)
Lesley Manville	...	Mrs. Rose (5 episodes, 2007)
Hester Odgers	...	Helen Hutton (5 episodes, 2007)
Julia Sawalha	...	Jessie Brown (5 episodes, 2007)
Greg Wise	...	Sir Charles Maulver (5 episodes, 2007-2009)
Hannah Hobley	...	Bertha (4 episodes, 2007-2009)
Hannah Stokely	...	Bessie (4 episodes, 2007)
Bessie Carter	...	Margaret Gidman (3 episodes, 2007-2009)
Dean Lennox Kelly	...	Job Gregson (3 episodes, 2007)
Andrew Byrne	...	Malachi Gregson (3 episodes, 2007)
Joe McFadden	...	Jack Marshland (3 episodes, 2007)

Storyline

In the 1840s, Cranford is ruled by the ladies. They adore good gossip; and romance and change is in the air, as the unwelcome grasp of the Industrial Revolution rapidly approaches their beloved rural market-town.

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Plot Keywords:

marriage | england | doctor | gossip | small town | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk] PBS [us]

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 November 2007 (UK)

Also Known As:

Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford

Filming Locations:

Ashridge Park, Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), WGBH, Chestermead

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (5 parts)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Judi Dench had read the novel 'Cranford' at school, and when a neighbor lent her the book, she was vividly reminded of it. She stated that she hoped that the remake would "make people want to read her."

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Connections

Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 12 July 2011 (2011)

User Reviews

Absolute Delight

It is one of the best pieces of work I've seen in all of 2007. A juicy mixture of stars and I looked forward to every Sunday. Beautifully shot and acted and single handedly put me on to period dramas now. Ms Pole needs to come back on the screen. A real class act of a project!! Judy Dench is subtle but endearing. Someones not much actually happens and yet you wonder why on earth is it still so incredibly captivating. It's really works because everyone of the characters is beautifully played, and the story line is layered and passionate. And did I mention Ms Pole!! I am now a big fan of this actress. I LOVED HER. Don't miss this gem.