"Cranford" June 1842 (2007)

User Rating:

8.0/10   

Directors:

Simon Curtis
Steve Hudson

Writers:

Sue Birtwistle (creator) and
Susie Conklin (creator) ...

TV Series:

"Cranford" (2007)

Original Air Date:

18 November 2007 (Season 1, Episode 1)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

In June 1842, Mary Smith arrives in Cranford to stay with her mother's friends Miss Matty and Miss Deborah Jenkyns...

Plot Keywords:

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Cast

Eileen Atkins	...	Miss Deborah Jenkyns
Judi Dench	...	Miss Matty Jenkyns
Lisa Dillon	...	Mary Smith
Simon Woods	...	Dr. Harrison
Alex Etel	...	Harry Gregson
Claudie Blakley	...	Martha
John Bowe	...	Dr. Morgan
Imelda Staunton	...	Miss Pole
Julia McKenzie	...	Mrs. Forrester
Barbara Flynn	...	Mrs. Jamieson
Selina Griffiths	...	Caroline Tomkinson
Deborah Findlay	...	Miss Tomkinson
Hannah Hobley	...	Bertha
Andrew Buchan	...	Jem Hearne
Hester Odgers	...	Helen Hutton

Quotes:

[Lady Ludlow is interviewing Margaret Gidman who is applying to be a maid]
Lady Ludlow: What is your father's occupation.
Margaret Gidman: He's a cooper, madam. I've been accustomed to helping him.
Lady Ludlow: To make his barrels?
Margaret Gidman: [proudly] No, to cast up his accounts. And I taught myself to read, and write a bold clear hand. I can...
Lady Ludlow: Enough! Margaret, your parents have served you ill by not stopping you from meddling in this manner. If you can read and write I cannot possibly take you into my employ.
Lady Ludlow: [to herself] You're fit only for trade.
[Lady Ludlow walks off, discussing Margaret with Mr Carter]
Lady Ludlow: Mr Carter, did you know that she was equipped beyond her station?
Mr. Carter: It is becoming common for the lowest class to have some education.
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