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.
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…
S01E02
August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken
⭐ 7.5
Nov 25, 200760 min
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 C…
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November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford
⭐ 7.3
Dec 2, 200760 min
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 encou…
S01E04
April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory
⭐ 7.5
Dec 9, 200760 min
Miss Matty suffers a disappointment, and reveals to Mary the great wrong done her as a young woman. Mary writes to Major Gordon about Jessie's changed circumstances. And Dr Harriso…
S01E05
May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis
⭐ 7.8
Dec 16, 200760 min
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 Harris…