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Manufacturer: BBC Warner
Starring: Simon Woods, Judi Dench, Lisa Dillon, Imelda Staunton, Julia McKenzie
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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0883929012404
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: BBC Warner
Manufacturer: BBC Warner
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: BBC Warner
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-05-20
Running Time: 291
Studio: BBC Warner
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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The BBC drama series adapted from Elizabeth Gaskell's classic novels of small town gossip, secrets and romance. 1842. 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.
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Summary: Fabulous mini-series!
Comment: I can't recommend this movie enough. It is long and so engaging. Well written with great characters and well developed plot. This is a great movie if you are a fan of Jane Austen. Same sort of time period.
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Summary: Great from start to finish!
Comment: I missed the first episode when this aired on PBS, but when I came in on the second episode, I knew I would be purchasing the dvd. I have never read the book(s) this series is based on, so I didn't have any expectations, but the stories and the people in the village of Cranford charmed me immediately. The cast is incredible, the plots are engaging, and the conclusion ties everything neatly together. I really enjoyed how the workings of the entire community, from landed gentry to the working class, were explored, revealing interesting details of 19th century life.
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Summary: Masterpiece!
Comment: Cranford is fantastic, hilarious, and sentimental. Five hours sounds long but I swear it flies by; there are some scenes that will stay with me for the rest of my life. If you have a heart you will like Cranford.
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Summary: The little town of Cranford
Comment: I watched this film in its entirety. I was too captivated, I could not break it up into partial views.
Wonderful acting, wonderful story, and chracters. This one goes on my top list of BBC films along with Pride and Prejudice w/Colin Firth.
***** 5
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Summary: As Good As It Gets
Comment: Cranford is one of the best films I've ever seen. I tend to be a quite critical movie viewer and I find this one to be near perfect. An extremely worthy addition to any collection.
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