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*The adaptation is based on three Elizabeth Gaskell, the first of which was published in [[1851]] |
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*Originally scheduled for filming in [[2005]] and to be shown over six episodes, the scheduled was delayed by budget cut backs until [[2007]] with a five episode format<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article573692.ece</ref> |
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*Although the book is set in [[Cheshire]], this television adaptation began shooting in April [[2007]] in the [[Cotswolds]] in [[Wiltshire]], and [[London]].<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/programming/a45496/cranford-chronicles-cast-announced.html</ref> |
*Although the book is set in [[Cheshire]], this television adaptation began shooting in April [[2007]] in the [[Cotswolds]] in [[Wiltshire]], and [[London]].<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/programming/a45496/cranford-chronicles-cast-announced.html</ref> |
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| The Cranford Chronicles | |
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| Created by | Sue Birtwistle and Susie Conklin for Chestermead Ltd |
| Written by | Heidi Thomas |
| Starring | Dame Judi Dench |
| Country of origin | England |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | Five |
| Production | |
| Producer | Sue Birtwistle |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One/WGBH |
Cranford Chronicles is a 2007 British television drama serial, adapted from Elizabeth Gaskell's novel Cranford.
Synopsis
In 1842, Cranford is a small rural Cheshire town on the cusp of great changes. Some people find romance and opportunities, while others fear the breakdown of social order. Who will embrace the changes on offer by becoming modern?[1]
Production notes
- The adaptation is based on three Elizabeth Gaskell, the first of which was published in 1851
- Originally scheduled for filming in 2005 and to be shown over six episodes, the scheduled was delayed by budget cut backs until 2007 with a five episode format[2]
- Although the book is set in Cheshire, this television adaptation began shooting in April 2007 in the Cotswolds in Wiltshire, and London.[3]
Cast and crew
Cast
- Francesca Annis as Lady Ludlow
- Rod Arthur as The Auctioneer
- Eileen Atkins as Miss Deborah
- Claudie Blakley as Martha
- John Bowe as Dr Morgan
- Imogen Byron as Kate
- Andrew Buchan as Jem Hearne
- Jim Carter as Captain Brown
- Judi Dench as Miss Matty
- Lisa Dillon as Mary Smith
- Alex Etel as Harry Gregson
- Emma Fielding as Miss Galindo
- Deborah Findlay as Miss Tomkinson
- Barbara Flynn as Mrs Jamieson
- Michael Gambon as Mr Holbrook
- Philip Glenister as Mr Carter
- Selina Griffiths plays Caroline Tomkinson
- Hannah Hobley as Bertha
- Alex Jennings as Rev Hutton
- Dean Lennox Kelly as Job Gregson
- Patricia Leach as Gypsy Woman
- Lesley Manville as Mrs Rose
- Joe McFadden as Dr Jack Mashland
- Julia McKenzie as Mrs Forrester
- Kimberley Nixon as Sophy Hutton
- Alistair Petrie plays Major Gordon
- Julia Sawalha as Jessie Brown
- Adrian Scarborough as Mr Johnson
- Imelda Staunton as Miss Pole
- Hannah Stokley as Bessie
- Finty Williams as Clara Smith
- Greg Wise as Lord Charles Maulver
Crew
- Steve Hudson - Director
- Sue Birtwistle - Producer
- Rebecca Eaton - Executive Producer
- Kate Harwood - Executive Producer
- Rupert Ryle-Hodges - Co-Producer