Cranford Blu-ray (2007)

Cranford

2007

Overall rating: 4 out of 5

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Lavish BBC costume drama based on three novels by Elizabeth Gaskell. The series tells the story of the small absurdities and major tragedies in the lives of the people of Cranford, as they are besieged by forces that they can't withstand. Cranford in the 1840s is a small northern English town on the cusp of change. Things are on the move. The railway is pushing its way relentlessly towards the town from Manchester, bringing fears of migrant workers and the breakdown of law and order, and the arrival of handsome new doctor, Frank Harrison (Simon Woods), from London causes a stir; not only because of his revolutionary medical methods, but also because of the effect he has on many of the ladies' hearts in the town. Judi Dench plays Miss Matty Jenkyns, whose hopes and rebellious spirit were crushed when, as a young woman, she was forced to give up Mr Holbrook (Michael Gambon), the man she loved.

Cranford details

Format:	12 Blu-ray
Starring:	Francesca Annis, Julia Sawalha, Judi Dench, Simon Woods, Estelle Harris, Eileen Atkins, Julia McKenzie, Michael Gambon, Philip Glenister
Director:	Simon Curtis
Genres:	Drama - Comedy, Television - Series/Miniseries
Studio:	2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO
Collections:	Top TV

Blu-ray 2 discs

Name	Discs
Cranford - Disc 1 - Blu-ray	12 Disc 1
Cranford - Disc 2 - Blu-ray	12 Disc 2

Blu-ray Information

Run time:	4 hours 55 minutes
Rental release:	23 Feb 2009
Main languages:	English

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Perfect period drama

By a customer , 05 May 2011

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Wonderful period drama with fantastic cast, not least Judi Dench, who is very convincing in her part as a benevolent spinster sister. Cranford is fairly slow moving but it creates a certain atmosphere and you really get to know the characters and to feel as if you are part of the village after a couple of episodes. The costumes, scenery and historical detail are all fantastic too.
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Perfect period drama

By a customer , 05 May 2011

Wonderful period drama with fantastic cast, not least Judi Dench, who is very convincing in her part as a benevolent spinster sister. Cranford is fairly slow moving but it creates a certain atmosphere and you really get to know the characters and to feel as if you are part of the village after a couple of episodes. The costumes, scenery and historical detail are all fantastic too.
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