The key asset Cranford has in its corner is that aforementioned cast. It’s lead by the marvellous Dame Judi Dench, and she’s in fine company alongside Dame Eileen Atkins, Francesca Annis, Michael Gambon, Julia Sawalha and Imelda Staunton. They’re just some of the residents of Cranford in the 1840s, a town in the north of England on the verge of potentially dramatic changes.

In the midst of the general feeling of unrest comes a new Doctor, Frank Harrison (played by Simon Woods). His presence further unsettles matters, thanks to his appeal to the town’s female contingent, and also his differing methods. From here, Cranford goes on to deliver an engrossing cocktail of humour, emotion and raw drama that’s quite brilliantly put together.

Cranford is, ultimately, the kind of lavish production that we’ve come to know and admire from th...
like visiting friends, 2010-08-04
I thoroughly enjoy these series about times not so long ago. Interesting historically, beautifuly acted, amusing as well as sad at times. I even bought my mother the set, she is 90 years old, as she loves to watch it over and over again. Like being with friends she says! Amazon made the purchase quick and easy over the internet and much more reasonably priced than the high street shop, should you have one!