Cranford

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.

2007 HD 60min United Kingdom English

Sue Birtwistle Lisa Dillon Judi Dench Eileen Atkins Claudie Blakley Simon Woods Philip Glenister Julia McKenzie Lesley Manville Imelda Staunton

Drama

period drama 19th century small town england costume drama class differences

S1E1 - June 1842 2007-11-18

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.

S1E2 - August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken 2007-11-25

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.

S1E3 - November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford 2007-12-02

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 Harrisons friend Jack persuades him to declare his affections for Sophy, but then plays a cruel trick.

S1E4 - April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory 2007-12-09

Miss Matty suffers a disappointment, and reveals to Mary the great wrong done her as a young woman. Mary writes to Major Gordon about Jessies changed circumstances. And Dr Harrison pays a formal visit to the rectory.

S1E5 - May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis 2007-12-16

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.