Cranford : Complete BBC Series [2007] | ![Cranford : Complete BBC Series [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51fGlyaUo1L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Simon Curtis
Actors: Judi Dench, Philip Glenister, Francesca Annis, Michael Gambon, Lesley Manville
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 64
Format: Colour, Dolby, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 275 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014503254322
ASIN: B000Z1TYT2
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: February 11, 2008
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Based on a trio of novels by Elizabeth Gaskell, Cranford is the latest in a long line of sumptuous costume dramas from the BBC. And it's a fine addition to the BBC's heritage too, pulling together a stellar cast for an involving, highly enjoyable series that's well worth picking up on DVD. The key asset Cranford has in its corner is that aforementioned cast. It's lead by the marvellous Dame Judi Dench, and she's in fine company alongside Dame Eileen Atkins, Francesca Annis, Michael Gambon, Julia Sawalha and Imelda Staunton. They're just some of the residents of Cranford in the 1840s, a town in the north of England on the verge of potentially dramatic changes. In the midst of the general feeling of unrest comes a new Doctor, Frank Harrison (played by Simon Woods). His presence further unsettles matters, thanks to his appeal to the town's female contingent, and also his differing methods. From here, Cranford goes on to deliver an engrossing cocktail of humour, emotion and raw drama that's quite brilliantly put together. Cranford is, ultimately, the kind of lavish production that we've come to know and admire from the BBC. It's a very good drama, spread across five episodes, that simply leaves you thirsting for the next time the corporation unlocks the costume cupboard. That time can't come soon enough. --Jon Foster
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Wonderful September 26, 2008
K. A. Engel (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Absolutely brilliant adaptation and a great ensemble cast. I have to single out Eileen Atkins performance as the one which affected me most - the scene where she sits struggling with her ideas of convention as to whether she can attend the funeral in support of her friend is breathtakingly good - so much of what you understand is going on is not dialogue based but entirely down to her performance.
More drama of this quality please.
Exellent August 7, 2008
jane austen (The Netherlands)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a beautiful, sad and very funny costume drama, really a treat. The acting is super and the costumes, surroundings are one of the best so far. I would highly recommend this for any costume drama fan!
Excellent July 18, 2008
Jack
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Others have covered what my views on this, so I'll just say an excellent rendition of the original. Worth watching and re-watching.
Pure Class July 3, 2008
R. Storer (blackpool. england)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a fantastic series, and a real breath of fresh air on television which is polluted with "reality" stars who are famous usually for being talentless.
A quality cast from the top to the bottom, great subtle humour, some very funny moments as well as being heartbreaking in parts. A real gem, a great delight and unfortunatley a real rarity for any channel to produce such an all round class act.
Ideal entertainment for a rainy Sunday afternoon July 2, 2008
A. B. (Dorset United Kingdom)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this subtle but at the same time poignant period drama series. It brilliantly portrays the lives of serveral middle class women of various ages who have too much time on their hands and therefore any trivial event in the small town becomes a welcome distraction and the subject of gossip. The arrival of a young, handsome bachelor doctor as well as the building of a railway line through Cranford bring romance, excitement as well as jealousy and anger to the female population.
There is a lot of humor in this series but it is gently ironic and subtle reather than 'in your face'. Very well acted and enjoyable to watch!
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