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Season 1

5 episodes · 18th November 2007

In season one, talk of a new railway being built brings fears of the breakdown of law and order; and the arrival of a handsome new doctor from London causes a stir among the ladies' in the town.

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Episodes

01 June 1842 still June 1842 Episode 118th November 2007 The town of Cranford is in a flurry at the arrival of a new handsome doctor. His controversial treatment of an unfortunate carpenter is risky not only for the patient, but also his reputation. Elsewhere a family suffers a loss but forges a friendship. 02 August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken still August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken Episode 225th November 2007 An unexpected visitor shakes miss Matty, but she keeps it to herself. The rumor that the railway will reach the town ruins the happy atmosphere. When Miss Deborah goes to talk to Captain Brown of this, he is of no help, indeed their friendship is severely strained. 03 November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford still November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford Episode 32nd December 2007 The theft of a leg of mutton starts a chain of events that can only lead to trouble for one family in Cranford. With Christmas comes an invitation for Miss Matty, that she is encouraged to accept. Dr Harrison's friend Jack persuades him to declare his affections for Sophy, but then plays a cruel trick. 04 April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory still April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory Episode 49th December 2007 Miss Matty suffers a disappointment, and reveals to Mary the great wrong done her as a young woman. Mary writes to Major Gordon about Jessie's changed circumstances. And Dr Harrison pays a formal visit to the rectory. 05 May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis still May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis Episode 516th December 2007 Jem and Martha formalise their relationship, and live as lodgers with Miss Matty, who has fallen on hard times. Will her friends come to her aid and will she accept help? Dr Harrison is advised to leave town due to his reputation being in tatters, but Sophy is ill and his modern medicine could help. Lady Ludlow is prepared to lose everything for her absent son, but Mr Carter tries to find another solution.
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01 Eileen Atkins profile Eileen Atkinsas Miss Deborah Jenkyns 02 Judi Dench profile Judi Denchas Miss Matilda Jenkyns 03 Lisa Dillon profile Lisa Dillonas Mary Smith 04 Simon Woods profile Simon Woodsas Dr Harrison 05 Claudie Blakley profile Claudie Blakleyas Martha 06 Philip Glenister profile Philip Glenisteras Mr Carter 07 Julia McKenzie profile Julia McKenzieas Mrs Forrester 08 Lesley Manville profile Lesley Manvilleas Mrs. Rose 09 Imelda Staunton profile Imelda Stauntonas Miss Pole 10 Alex Jennings profile Alex Jenningsas Reverend Hutton 11 Andrew Buchan profile Andrew Buchanas Jem Hearne 12 Alex Etel profile Alex Etelas Harry Gregson 13 Steve Hudson profile Steve HudsonDirector 14 Heidi Thomas profile Heidi ThomasWriter
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