Perfectly captures the eccentricities of a little hamlet in England
Cranford aka the Cranford Chronicles, based on Elizabeth Gaskell's story is a stellar production. It is a lush period drama and is very authentic in its portrayal of people living in a little hamlet called Cranford. The sets are beautiful as are the costumes, and of course the production is elevated to a level of excellence by its impeccable casting.
Writer Heidi Thomas does a wonderful job of adapting Elizabeth Gaskell's story [purportedly based on Gaskell's own hometown] and though liberties are taken, the stellar cast more than makes up for whatever deficiencies there may be in the faithfulness of the adaptation. Dame Eileen Atkins [Miss Deborah Jenkins] and Dame Judi Dench [Miss Matty Jenkins] portray two spinster sisters in 1842 who live in the little town of Cranford. Far from being a quiet little hamlet, this little town hums with activity and village gossips, especially a Miss Pole [Imelda Staunton]who flits around from one hearsay to another, avidly passing on any...
Epic wonder
Excellent acting and beautiful scenery. If you are a Pride and Prejudice fan then you must buy this series!! Have a box of tissues handy.
Wonderful Depiction of 1840s England
This is a great story by the lesser-known Elizabeth Gaskell. You'll be pulled right into the various lives of the Cranford townspeople. This series is both poignant and humorous at times, and has excellent acting by many familiar faces like Judi Dench. I highly recommend it!
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