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Cranford (1972)

TV Series ★ 9.5 45 min

Drama

Set in the early 1840s, this is the original BBC miniseries of Elizabeth Gaskell's classic tale of a fictional Victorian country village in which the genteel ladies of Cranford struggle to face an uncertain future with dignity and 19th Century decorum.

Hugh David Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 26, 1972
Runtime
45 min
IMDb
tt0437943
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Cast

Gabrielle Hamilton Gabrielle Hamilton Miss Matty Jenkyns Fabia Drake Fabia Drake Mrs. Jamieson Sarah Grazebrook Martha Hazel Bainbridge Betsy Barker Helen Christie Helen Christie Mrs Forrester Pat Coombs Pat Coombs Miss Pole Daphne Heard Mrs. Fitz-Adam

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cranford about?
Set in the early 1840s, this is the original BBC miniseries of Elizabeth Gaskell's classic tale of a fictional Victorian country village in which the genteel ladies of Cranford struggle to face an uncertain future with dignity and 19th Century decorum.
Who created Cranford?
Cranford was created by Hugh David.
Who stars in Cranford?
Cranford stars Gabrielle Hamilton, Fabia Drake, Sarah Grazebrook, Hazel Bainbridge.
When was Cranford released?
Cranford is a 1972 drama series.
Where can I watch Cranford?
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