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  • Cranford May 1843 (Season 1, Episode 5)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 59 min | Drama

Cranford

May 1843 (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV-14
TV Episode | 59 min | Drama

Martha and Jem are married and move into Miss Matty's home as lodgers. Dr. Harrison learns that Sophy has been sent away to stay with an aunt in Shropshire. When she returns home she contracts typhoid. Lady Ludlow mortgages the estate ...See moreMartha and Jem are married and move into Miss Matty's home as lodgers. Dr. Harrison learns that Sophy has been sent away to stay with an aunt in Shropshire. When she returns home she contracts typhoid. Lady Ludlow mortgages the estate against Mr. Carter's advice. The ladies of Cranford decide they want to help their friend Miss Matty in her time of need. Mary manages to identify the man who sent the Valentine cards. Mr. Carter is injured in an explosion at the railway construction site and dictates his last will and testament. Major Gordon returns to Cranford but he also has a surprise for Miss Matty. 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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Updated Dec 16, 2007

Release date
May 18, 2008 (United States)

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31 cast members
Name Known for
Andrew Buchan
Jem Hearne Jem Hearne   See fewer
Judi Dench
Miss Matty Jenkyns Miss Matty Jenkyns   See fewer
Lisa Dillon
Mary Smith Mary Smith   See fewer
Alex Etel
Harry Gregson Harry Gregson   See fewer
Philip Glenister
Mr Carter Mr Carter   See fewer
Simon Woods
Dr Harrison Dr Harrison   See fewer
Imelda Staunton
Miss Pole Miss Pole   See fewer
Julia Sawalha
Jessie Brown Jessie Brown   See fewer
Emma Fielding
Miss Galindo Miss Galindo   See fewer
Francesca Annis
Lady Ludlow Lady Ludlow   See fewer
Barbara Flynn
Mrs Jamieson Mrs Jamieson   See fewer
Selina Griffiths
Caroline Tomkinson Caroline Tomkinson   See fewer
Deborah Findlay
Miss Tomkinson Miss Tomkinson   See fewer
Julia McKenzie
Mrs Forrester Mrs Forrester   See fewer
John Bowe
Dr Morgan Dr Morgan   See fewer
Jim Carter
Captain Brown Captain Brown   See fewer
Debra Gillett
Mrs Johnson Mrs Johnson   See fewer
Andy Rashleigh
Mr Goddard Mr Goddard   See fewer
Alex Jennings
Reverend Hutton Reverend Hutton   See fewer
Kimberley Nixon
Sophy Hutton Sophy Hutton   See fewer
Joe McFadden
Jack Marshland Jack Marshland   See fewer
Lesley Manville
Mrs Rose Mrs Rose   See fewer
Rosy Byrne
Lizzie Hutton Lizzie Hutton   See fewer
Hester Odgers
Helen Hutton Helen Hutton   See fewer
Alistair Petrie
Major Gordon Major Gordon   See fewer
Martin Shaw
Peter Jenkyns Peter Jenkyns   See fewer
Adrian Scarborough
Mr Johnson Mr Johnson   See fewer
Peter Agnelli
Railway Passenger (uncredited) Railway Passenger (uncredited)   See fewer
Will Howes
Shop Assistant (uncredited) Shop Assistant (uncredited)   See fewer
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