Masterpiece Episode: "Cranford"

Season 38, Episode 13
Episode Synopsis: A three-part adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's "Cranford," about life in an 1840s Cheshire village. Judi Dench and Eileen Atkins star as sisters Matty and Deborah Jenkyns who, in the opener, welcome an old friend (Lisa Dillon) to live with them. Also, the town's new doctor (Simon Woods) introduces new medical procedures and causes hearts to swoon; and a railroad headed Cranford's way causes some concern. Lady Ludlow: Francesca Annis. Original Air Date: May 4, 2008
Guest Cast Julia McKenzie: Mrs. Forrester Eileen Atkins: Deborah Jenkyns Philip Glenister: Mr. Carter Simon Woods: Dr. Frank Harrison Judi Dench: Matty Jenkyns Lisa Dillon: Mary Smith Imelda Staunton: Miss Pole Barbara Flynn: Mrs. Jamieson Michael Gambon: Mr. Holbrook Francesca Annis: Lady Ludlow
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Premiered: January 10, 1971, on PBS
Rating: TV-PG
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