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June 1842

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Drama that brings together the lives of the people of Cranford. With the arrival of new residents and a new doctor, the women of the town sparkle with anticipation.

Funny and touching drama that brings together the idiosyncrasies and misfortunes of the lives of the people of Cranford. With the arrival of new residents the women of the town are sparkling with anticipation. Centring on Matty Jenkyns and her older, stricter sister Debora, we share in their excitement as a new house guest and neighbours arrive. When Jem, the local carpenter, falls from a tree, all eyes are upon on the new doctor and his untested modern methods.

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Sun 22 Nov 2009 01:15

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Role Contributor
Miss Matty Jenkyns Judi Dench
Miss Deborah Jenkyns Eileen Atkins
Mr Carter Philip Glenister
Lady Ludlow Francesca Annis
Miss Pole Imelda Staunton
Mrs Forrester Julia McKenzie
Jessie Brown Julia Sawalha
Sir Charles Maulver Greg Wise
Mrs Rose Lesley Manville
Mrs Jamieson Barbara Flynn
Miss Tomkinson Deborah Findlay
Dr Frank Harrison Simon Woods
Reverend Hutton Alex Jennings
Captain Brown Jim Carter
Miss Galindo Emma Fielding
Mary Smith Lisa Dillon
Sophy Hutton Kimberley Nixon
Jem Hearne Andrew Buchan
Dr Morgan John Bowe
Harry Gregson Alex Etel
Producer Sue Birtwistle
Director Simon Curtis
Writer Heidi Thomas

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