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Cranford (UK)
TV Series (2007 - 2009)
This mini-series is based on three of Elizabeth Gaskell's novellas and is brought to life by an all-star cast. The story follows the lives of the inhabitants of a northern market town in the mid 1800s. Amongst other things the arrival of a new doctor and the ever-encroaching railway provide the townsfolk with plenty to get excited about.
Last Episode
02x02 Part Two: October To December 1844 Aired: Dec. 27, 2009Miss Matty looks forward to the arrival of Lady Glenmire in town. Mrs Jamieson decides though that none of the ladies in town should meet her … [continue reading]
Series Info
Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Nov. 18, 2007
Status:
Completed/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
AKA:
Cranford Chronicles (Working Title)
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Character Guide
Series Fun Facts
- 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…
[show]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."
[hide] - The tan and black gown with striped sleeves worn by Francesca Annis (Lady Ludlow) is the same costume Gemma Jones (i) (Mrs. Dashwood) wears playing cards at Barton Park in Sense and…
[show]The tan and black gown with striped sleeves worn by Francesca Annis (Lady Ludlow) is the same costume Gemma Jones (i) (Mrs. Dashwood) wears playing cards at Barton Park in Sense and Sensibility, Jemma Redgrave (Lady Bertram) wears in the final scene in Mansfield Park (2007) (TV), and Rosemary Enright wears at dinner in "The Regency House Party" (2004). The costume is also worn by an extra at the Netherfield Ball in Pride & Prejudice, by Wendy Craig (Mrs.Lefroy) in The Real Jane Austen (2002) (TV), and by Penny Downie (Lady Judith Milbanke) at dinner, after Annabella returns to her parents' house in Byron (2003) (TV).
[hide] - The span of the story in the mini-series is a year, from the summer of 1842 to the summer of 1843.













