Cranford
2007 · TV Series · TV-PG · 60 min · ★ 8.2
In 1840s Cheshire, this rich, comic drama follows daily life in a small town as old routines meet new pressures. As gossip, rules, and class differences shape relationships, the community also faces growing change and worries that ripple through families over time.
Based on Cranford, Mr. Harrison's Confessions, My Lady Ludlow
Also known as Return to Cranford
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Details
- Years
- 2007–2009
- Release date
- 2007-11-18
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-PG
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 8.2/10 (52 votes)
About
If you like warm British period stories with plenty of humor and feeling—think Jane Eyre or Upstairs Downstairs—Not for you if you want action or tightly focused plotlines rather than character-driven village life.
Pros: witty period storytelling; heartfelt ensemble; beautiful period details | Cons: too many characters; thin or predictable plots
Themes
- england
- small town
- class differences
- period drama
- costume drama
- 19th century
Cast & crew
Eileen Atkins
as Miss Deborah Jenkyns
Judi Dench
as Miss Matilda Jenkyns
Lisa Dillon
as Mary Smith
Simon Woods
as Dr Harrison
Claudie Blakley
as Martha
Philip Glenister
as Mr Carter
Julia McKenzie
as Mrs Forrester
Lesley Manville
as Mrs. Rose
Imelda Staunton
as Miss Pole
Alex Jennings
as Reverend Hutton
Directed by Steve Hudson, Simon Curtis
Created by Sue Birtwistle, Susie Conklin
Episodes2 seasons · 7 episodes
Season 15 episodes
- S1E1June 184260mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxPeacockApple TV+
- S1E2August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken60mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxPeacockApple TV+
- S1E3November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford60mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxPeacockApple TV+
- S1E4April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory60mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxPeacockApple TV+
- S1E5May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis60mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxPeacockApple TV+
Season 22 episodes
- S2E1August 184460mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxPeacockApple TV+
- S2E2October 184460mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxPeacock