Name: Return to Cranford on Masterpiece
Released: 2007-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Barbara Flynn, Julia McKenzie, Dame Judi Dench

TV Show · International · Drama

Witty and poignant story following the small absurdities and major tragedies in the lives of the people of Cranford during one extraordinary year. Oscar-winner Judi Dench leads a magnificent ensemble cast in this adaptation of the classic Elizabeth Gaskell novels: Cranford, My Lady Ludlow and Mr Harrison's Confessions.

2007 · 53m

Starring Barbara Flynn, Julia McKenzie, Dame Judi Dench

Director Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson

EPISODE 1

June 1842

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

45m
EPISODE 2

August 1842

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.

46m
EPISODE 3

November 1842

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

45m
EPISODE 4

April 1843

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.

46m
EPISODE 5

May 1843

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.

46m
EPISODE 1

August 1844

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.

52m