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TV-PG
2007
2 Seasons
8.3 (9,890)

Directed by Simon Curtis and Steve Hudson, Cranford is a portrait of the inhabitants of a fictional English village during the mid-19th century, and it stars Eileen Atkins and Judi Dench. The village of Cranford, located in the county of Cheshire, is presided over by a legion of strong, upstanding, traditional English matrons. At the center of this group are Deborah (Atkins) and Matty (Dench). Deborah and Matty live alone, employing a single housemaid. They are both kindly spinsters living somewhat in the shadow of their long-lost brother, Peter, whose disappearance after a scandal long ago smashed both sisters' marriage prospects. Deborah is deeply religious, while Matty is quietly authoritative, though deferential to her older sister. Deborah and Matty's most frequent callers include Mrs. Pole (Imelda Staunton); a house guest, Mary Smith (Lisa Dillon); Augusta and Caroline Tomkinson (Deborah Findlay and Selina Griffiths respectively); Mrs. Forrester (Julia McKenzie); and the Honourable Mrs. Jamieson (Barbara Flynn). A local doctor, a vicar, and new residents Captain Brown and his daughters, and a young doctor, Dr. Harrison, comprise Cranford's other inhabitants. The series opens in 1840, upon the very eve of the Industrial Revolution. Captain Brown moves into Cranford and, after initially offending Deborah with his transparency and commonness, is soon welcomed into the community. While away, Captain Brown's youngest daughter perishes, and his elder daughter, Jessie, must abandon tradition and walk behind the coffin. Deborah and Matty accompany her. Meanwhile, Dr. Harrison also arrives in Cranford. Dashing and handsome, he sets the hearts of the Cranford women aflame. The doctor soon develops eyes for the vicar's daughter, who cares for her younger siblings in their dead mother's absence. Captain Brown oversees the coming of a railway to Cranford, and the news rather overwhelms Deborah. Elsewhere, Lady Ludlow ponders whether to safeguard her son's inheritance, or cede land to the railway. Ever hopeful, the Cranford women cling proudly to the past, but must contend with modernity.

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Seasons

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3. Episode 3 - Return to Cranford

December 27, 2009

A surprise wedding between Captain Brown and Lady Glenmire causes a fracture of old friendships.. Harry, who has run away from school and stowed away in a freight wagon, is found on the brink of death by Miss Galindo who fights to save him. Matty feels she has unwittingly opened Pandora's box and fears that Cranford will never recover. But she resolves to take positive action and organises an event for Christmas Eve that will draw the town together. The Assembly Rooms are returned to their former glory and a sun-kissed performer, Signor Brunoni, stuns the captivated townspeople.

2. Episode 2 - Return to Cranford

December 20, 2009

Railway construction is thwarted when Mr. Buxton refuses to sell land that the railway must cross. Matty finally urges Mr. Buxton to test the railway's influence and leads the way in drastically changing the future of Cranford. Miss Matty and the ladies of Cranford are in a frenzy of excitement about the imminent visit of Lady Glenmire. Until, that is, Mrs. Jamieson announces that none of them is of high-enough social standing to meet her.

1. Episode 1 - Return to Cranford

December 20, 2009

Miss Matty's house is full of life and bustle with the addition of baby Tilly, daughter of her maid Martha. The new railway looms, five miles outside Cranford, to Captain Brown's great displeasure. Meanwhile, Harry Gregson is sent away to school, and set on a course that will test him severely. Tragedy strikes Cranford when two prominent local figures pass away.

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Deborah and Matty's most frequent callers include Mrs. Pole (Imelda Staunton); a house guest, Mary Smith (Lisa Dillon); Augusta and Caroline Tomkinson (Deborah Findlay and Selina Griffiths respectively); Mrs. Forrester (Julia McKenzie); and the Honourable Mrs. Jamieson (Barbara Flynn). A local doctor, a vicar, and new residents Captain Brown and his daughters, and a young doctor, Dr. Harrison, comprise Cranford's other inhabitants.

The series opens in 1840, upon the very eve of the Industrial Revolution. Captain Brown moves into Cranford and, after initially offending Deborah with his transparency and commonness, is soon welcomed into the community. While away, Captain Brown's youngest daughter perishes, and his elder daughter, Jessie, must abandon tradition and walk behind the coffin. Deborah and Matty accompany her. Meanwhile, Dr. Harrison also arrives in Cranford. Dashing and handsome, he sets the hearts of the Cranford women aflame. The doctor soon develops eyes for the vicar's daughter, who cares for her younger siblings in their dead mother's absence.

Captain Brown oversees the coming of a railway to Cranford, and the news rather overwhelms Deborah. Elsewhere, Lady Ludlow ponders whether to safeguard her son's inheritance, or cede land to the railway. Ever hopeful, the Cranford women cling proudly to the past, but must contend with modernity.

Cranford is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on November 18, 2007.

Where to Watch Cranford

Cranford is available for streaming on the BBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Cranford on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV and Apple TV.