

Cranford
2007-11-18 · 60 min / episode · ★ 8.1
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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- Creators
- Sue Birtwistle, Susie Conklin
- Production companies
- Chestermead
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Eileen AtkinsMiss Deborah Jenkyns
Judi DenchMiss Matilda Jenkyns
Lisa DillonMary Smith
Simon WoodsDr Harrison
Claudie BlakleyMartha
Philip GlenisterMr Carter
Julia McKenzieMrs Forrester
Lesley ManvilleMrs. Rose
Imelda StauntonMiss Pole
Alex JenningsReverend Hutton
Andrew BuchanJem Hearne
Alex EtelHarry Gregson
Dean Lennox KellyJob Gregson
Joseph McFaddenDoctor Jack Marshland
Kimberley NixonSophy Hutton
Greg WiseSir Charles Maulver
Julia SawalhaJessie Brown
Finty WilliamsClara Smith
Adrian ScarboroughMr. Johnson
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