Cranford

The idiosyncrasies and misfortunes of the Cranford townspeople are played out. This episode: the arrival of new residents has the women sparkling with anticipation.

The past returns to haunt the present; a visitor brings joy and hope to Jessie Brown; Mr. Carter oversees preparations for Lady Ludlow's garden party.

An event is planned for Christmas Eve that will draw the whole town together.

Mrs. Forrester and Miss Pole hatch a plan after the young doctor makes a puzzling purchase; Miss Tompkinson's conversation with him sets in motion a disastrous train of events.

Dr. Harrison finds both his career and reputation ruined and his courtship destroyed, while Miss Matty receives devastating news, but the ladies of Cranford rally to help.

Miss Matty is delighted to see the return of her dear friend Mr. Buxton and his son William; the surprise arrival of Lady Ludow's son Septimus leads to a chain of unexpected events.