Cranford
Series Overview
A rich and comic drama about the people of Cranford, a small Cheshire town on the cusp of change in the 1840s. Adapted from the novels by Elizabeth Gaskell.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 7 Episodes
60 min per episode
2007 – 2009
Premiered: Sun, Nov 18, 2007
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 2: “October 1844”
Defying his father, William finds a job with Captain Brown working on the railway.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cranford DVD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-28
Cast & Creators
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Eileen Atkins
Miss Deborah Jenkyns
Judi Dench
Miss Matilda Jenkyns
Lisa Dillon
Mary Smith
Simon Woods
Dr Harrison
Claudie Blakley
Martha
Philip Glenister
Mr Carter
Julia McKenzie
Mrs Forrester
Lesley Manville
Mrs. Rose
Imelda Staunton
Miss Pole
Alex Jennings
Reverend Hutton
Andrew Buchan
Jem Hearne
Alex Etel
Harry Gregson
Dean Lennox Kelly
Job Gregson
Joseph McFadden
Doctor Jack Marshland
Kimberley Nixon
Sophy Hutton
Greg Wise
Sir Charles Maulver
Julia Sawalha
Jessie Brown
Finty Williams
Clara Smith
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Hudson
Elizabeth Gaskell, Heidi Thomas
Carl Davis
Ben Smithard
Frances Parker
Kate Harwood, Rebecca Eaton, Sue Birtwistle
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Parker
Editor
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Donal Woods
Production Design
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Ben Smithard
Director of Photography
Steve Hudson
Director
Elizabeth Gaskell
Writer
Heidi Thomas
Writer
Sue Birtwistle
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cranford
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What is Cranford about?
A rich and comic drama about the people of Cranford, a small Cheshire town on the cusp of change in the 1840s. Adapted from the novels by Elizabeth Gaskell.
How many seasons does Cranford have?
Cranford comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Cranford?
Key cast members in Cranford include Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Lisa Dillon, Simon Woods, Claudie Blakley.
Who created or directed Cranford?
Cranford was developed and directed by Steve Hudson.