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  • Cranford August 1842 (Season 1, Episode 2)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 58 min | Drama

Cranford

August 1842 (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV-14
TV Episode | 58 min | Drama

After a few months in the village, Dr. Harrison has caught the eye of several of the young ladies. He has focused his attention on the parson's daughter, Sophie Hutton, and hopes to spend some time with her at Lady Ludlow's garden party. ...See moreAfter a few months in the village, Dr. Harrison has caught the eye of several of the young ladies. He has focused his attention on the parson's daughter, Sophie Hutton, and hopes to spend some time with her at Lady Ludlow's garden party. Her younger brother Walter takes ill however. Captain Brown receives a visit from Major Gordon who has an interest in his daughter, Jessie. While she too is interested in the Major, she's not sure she can leave her father alone. Mayhem ensues when Mrs. Forrester's cow, Bessie, goes missing after someone leaves the gate open. Lady Ludlow's estate manager Mr. Carter catches young Harry Gregson trespassing but decides to hire him rather than report him to the constable. Matilda meets someone from her past. Rumors have it that the railway may be coming to Cranford. Written by garykmcd See less
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Sue Birtwistle (creator) | Susie Conklin (creator) | Elizabeth Gaskell (novels) | Heidi Thomas (written by)
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Edit Released
Updated Nov 25, 2007

Release date
May 4, 2008 (United States)

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38 cast members
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Simon Woods
Dr Harrison Dr Harrison   See fewer
Lesley Manville
Mrs Rose Mrs Rose   See fewer
Rosy Byrne
Lizzie Hutton Lizzie Hutton   See fewer
Julia McKenzie
Mrs Forrester Mrs Forrester   See fewer
Deborah Findlay
Miss Tomkinson Miss Tomkinson   See fewer
Kimberley Nixon
Sophy Hutton Sophy Hutton   See fewer
Imelda Staunton
Miss Pole Miss Pole   See fewer
Julia Sawalha
Jessie Brown Jessie Brown   See fewer
Jim Carter
Captain Brown Captain Brown   See fewer
John Bowe
Dr Morgan Dr Morgan   See fewer
Eileen Atkins
Miss Deborah Jenkyns Miss Deborah Jenkyns   See fewer
Barbara Flynn
Mrs Jamieson Mrs Jamieson   See fewer
Judi Dench
Miss Matty Jenkyns Miss Matty Jenkyns   See fewer
Lisa Dillon
Mary Smith Mary Smith   See fewer
Alex Jennings
Reverend Hutton Reverend Hutton   See fewer
Selina Griffiths
Caroline Tomkinson Caroline Tomkinson   See fewer
Haydon Downing
Walter Hutton Walter Hutton   See fewer
Alistair Petrie
Major Gordon Major Gordon   See fewer
Francesca Annis
Lady Ludlow Lady Ludlow   See fewer
Philip Glenister
Mr Carter Mr Carter   See fewer
Emma Fielding
Miss Galindo Miss Galindo   See fewer
Alex Etel
Harry Gregson Harry Gregson   See fewer
Emma Lowndes
Bella Gregson Bella Gregson   See fewer
Debra Gillett
Mrs Johnson Mrs Johnson   See fewer
Andrew Byrne
Malachi Gregson Malachi Gregson   See fewer
Dean Lennox Kelly
Job Gregson Job Gregson   See fewer
Finty Williams
Clara Smith Clara Smith   See fewer
Hester Odgers
Helen Hutton Helen Hutton   See fewer
Greg Wise
Sir Charles Maulver Sir Charles Maulver   See fewer
Adrian Scarborough
Mr Johnson Mr Johnson   See fewer
Michael Gambon
Mr Holbrook Mr Holbrook   See fewer
Philippa Burt
Villager (uncredited) Villager (uncredited)   See fewer
Roger Ennals
Mulliner (uncredited) Mulliner (uncredited)   See fewer
Patricia Leach
Gypsy Woman (uncredited) Gypsy Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Andrew Westfield
Farmer Graves (uncredited) Farmer Graves (uncredited)   See fewer
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