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Cranford

  • 1 Series
  • 5 Episodes
  • Category: Period Drama
  • Subtitles available

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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All episodes for series 1 of Cranford

  • S1 E1 · June 1842

    With the arrival of new residents the women of the town are sparkling with anticipation.

  • S1 E2 · August 1842

    Classic drama. The past returns to haunt the present.

  • S1 E3 · November 1842

    A theft from the Doctor's house and an attack on Mr Johnson cause panic and fear.

  • S1 E4 · April 1843

    Period drama. A maze of misunderstandings leads the ladies of Cranford astray.

  • S1 E5 · May 1843

    Dr Harrison finds both his career and reputation ruined and his courtship destroyed.

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