Cranford
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Cranford

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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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.

Released November 18, 2007

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Ended
Votes
52
Seasons
2

Top cast

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Eileen Atkins

Eileen Atkins

Miss Deborah Jenkyns

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Miss Matilda Jenkyns

Lisa Dillon

Lisa Dillon

Mary Smith

Simon Woods

Simon Woods

Dr Harrison

Claudie Blakley

Claudie Blakley

Martha

Philip Glenister

Philip Glenister

Mr Carter

Julia McKenzie

Julia McKenzie

Mrs Forrester

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Mrs. Rose

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