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April 1843

Episode 4 of 5

An ambiguous conversation between Miss Tompkinson and the young doctor sets in motion a disastrous chain of events.

Star-studded period drama. A maze of misunderstandings leads the ladies of Cranford astray as May Day fills hearts with hopes of love. Mrs Forrester and Miss Pole hatch a plan after the young doctor makes a puzzling purchase, whilst Miss Tompkinson's ambiguous conversation with him sets in motion a disastrous chain of events. Will the innocent doctor be able to survive the turmoil and secure the affections of the one he loves?

1 hour

Credits

Role Contributor
Miss Matty Jenkyns Judi Dench
Mr Carter Philip Glenister
Lady Ludlow Francesca Annis
Miss Pole Imelda Staunton
Mrs Forrester Julia McKenzie
Jessie Brown Julia Sawalha
Mrs Rose Lesley Manville
Mrs Jamieson Barbara Flynn
Miss Tomkinson Deborah Findlay
Dr 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
Job Gregson Dean Lennox Kelly
Harry Gregson Alex Etel
Jack Marshland Joseph McFadden
Martha Claudie Blakley
Caroline Tomkinson Selina Griffiths
Mrs Johnson Debra Gillett
Mr Johnson Adrian Scarborough
Bella Gregson Emma Lowndes
Bessie Hannah Stokely
Lizzie Hutton Rosy Byrne
Helen Hutton Hester Odgers
Auctioneer Rod Arthur
Asst Auctioneer Adam Henderson Scott
Producer Sue Birtwistle
Writer Heidi Thomas
Director Simon Curtis

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