Creators:
Susie ConklinScreenplay:
Heidi ThomasCinematography:
Ben SmithardComposer:
Carl DavisCast:
Judi Dench, Julia McKenzie, Imelda Staunton, Lisa Dillon, Deborah Findlay, Barbara Flynn, Alex Etel, Alex Jennings, Jim Carter, Emma Fielding (more)Seasons(2) / Episodes(7)
Plots(1)
Cranford, a market town in the North West of England, is a place governed by etiquette, custom and above all, an intricate network of ladies. It seems that life has always been conducted according to their social rules, but Cranford is on the cusp of change For spinsters Deborah Jenkyns, the arbiter of correctness in Cranford, and Matty, her demurring sister, the town is a hub of intrigue - a handsome new doctor Frank Harrison from London has arrived; a retired Captain and his daughters have moved in to a house opposite and the preparations for Lady Ludlows garden party are underway. Everyone - from charming rogue Dr Marshland to mean Mrs. Jamieson and her lap dog talks, and is talked about, behind closed doors. The town also has its secrets which it slowly reveals: Mattys encounter with an old flame at the garden party; Lady Ludlows gardener, Mr. Carter, teaching a gypsy lad to read and write; the wild expectations of the May Day celebrations and - news that shakes the town when it is revealed - a railway line from Manchester is coming to Cranford. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Michael Gambon](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/089/168089247_xr2eyl.jpg)
Michael Gambon
Ireland
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The Hollow Crown (2012) (series)
Doctor Who (2005) (series)
Emma (2009) (series)
![Alistair Petrie](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/143/164143742_fe599c.jpg)
Alistair Petrie
UK
Best series:
Sherlock (2010) (series)
Harley and the Davidsons (2016) (series)
Sex Education (2019) (series)
![Lesley Manville](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/409/162409111_154339.jpg)
Lesley Manville
UK
Best series:
The Crown (2016) (series)
North & South (2004) (series)
Mum (2016) (series)
Andrew Byrne
Best series:
Doctor Who (2005) (series)
Cranford (2007) (series)
Jekyll (2007) (series)
![Julia Sawalha](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/334/334332_cdf9e6.jpg)
Julia Sawalha
UK
Best series:
Pride and Prejudice (1995) (series)
Jonathan Creek (1997) (series)
French and Saunders (1987) (series)
![Joe McFadden](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/424/424201_17d236.jpg)
Joe McFadden
UK
![Martin Shaw](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269365_744689.jpg)
Martin Shaw
UK
Best series:
The Last Place on Earth (1985) (series)
Doctor in the House (1969) (series)
Cranford (2007) (series)
![Tom Hiddleston](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/157/162157163_79f0d8.jpg)
Tom Hiddleston
UK
Best series:
The Hollow Crown (2012) (series)
Wallander (2008) (series)
Trollhunters (2016) (series)
Matthew Rohman
Best series:
Sherlock (2010) (series)
Downton Abbey (2010) (series)
Life on Mars (2006) (series)
Peter Brown
Best series:
Downton Abbey (2010) (series)
Cranford (2007) (series)
Dancing on the Edge (2013) (series)
Emma Lowndes
UK
Best series:
Downton Abbey (2010) (series)
Jane Eyre (2006) (series)
Cranford (2007) (series)
![Jessie Cave](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/278/278612_c4f8cc.jpg)
Jessie Cave
UK
Best series:
Black Mirror (2011) (series)
Call the Midwife (2012) (series)
Cranford (2007) (series)
Finty Williams
UK
Best series:
Cranford (2007) (series)
Wives and Daughters (1999) (series)
Tales from the Crypt (1989) (series)
![Nicholas Le Prevost](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/942/161942013_c7b768.jpg)
Nicholas Le Prevost
UK
Best series:
The Jewel in the Crown (1984) (series)
The Vicar of Dibley (1994) (series)
Fortysomething (2003) (series)
![Roddy Maude-Roxby](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/608/162608155_59bef5.jpg)
Roddy Maude-Roxby
UK
Best series:
Cranford (2007) (series)
Wives and Daughters (1999) (series)
![Bessie Carter](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/060/165060232_d277fb.jpg)
Bessie Carter
UK
Best series:
Cranford (2007) (series)
Howards End (2017) (series)
Bridgerton (2020) (series)
![Jodie Whittaker](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/925/161925221_987e24.jpg)
Jodie Whittaker
UK
Best series:
Black Mirror (2011) (series)
Broadchurch (2013) (series)
Time (2021) (series)
![Lesley Sharp](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/444/444321_0bcd5a.jpg)
Lesley Sharp
UK
Best series:
Doctor Who (2005) (series) - actor, a.f.
Scott & Bailey (2011) (series)
Three Girls (2017) (series)
![Matthew McNulty](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/431/431611_176cb9.jpg)
Matthew McNulty
UK
Best series:
Misfits (2009) (series)
Doctor Who (2005) (series)
Unforgiven (2009) (series)
![Jonathan Pryce](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/126/164126959_528e9c.jpg)
Jonathan Pryce
UK
Best series:
Game of Thrones (2011) (series)
The Crown (2016) (series)
Taboo (2017) (series)