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:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 31
Format: Colour, Dolby, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
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: November 18, 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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More Please! May 3, 2008
M. Green (UK)
Enjoyed every minute of this beautiful series. A well told story, brilliant actors, sumptuous style, truly wonderful!
Fine weave April 27, 2008
W. Hamilton (Sydney, Australia)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This a triumph for all concerned. Quality through and through, right down to its boots (and the cat in one). Andrew Davies, scriptwriter on "Wives and Daughters", realised Elizabeth Gaskell's important creative legacy: she told us HOW people lived 140 years ago - their food, carriages, clothes, finances, fears, prejudices and funny bones - without the Dickensian filter of caricature. Sue Birtwhistle and Co. have created a new story from Gaskell fragments that is completely true to the strength and spirit of her. Unusual is the focus on the lives of mainly older women living without men. This may seem, at first glance, a modern feminist fancy. But war, illness, family and social impediments, and choice, produced many a spinster and widow in those days, and if Cranford seems somewhat overstocked with them, well, that allows us so much more fun. The story is cleverly plotted, often poignant and moving, and blessed with wonderful dialogue that shimmers and darts between the many endearing characters. The richness of the weave, indeed, is in the range and depth of characterisation. This series takes a high place among television period dramas.
Touching and involving but SO grim! April 24, 2008
Francesca Cook (England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Absolutely faultless in terms of acting, story, setting and wardrobe, but in every episode something miserable lands on the village. For the last three of the five episodes I was predicting who would die next, who would get a horrible disease and fever, or who would appear out of the blue and then who would get together with who. There's so much warmth in the story that it's hard to dislike it and the feel good side is very high, but you have to pay for that! Death haunts every episode and tears flow like rivers all the time and that would stop me watching it again even though the rest of the series is so enjoyable. I would have marked it down for that, but to be harsh on such a well made series would be wrong. The goodness in human nature holds everything together and resilience in adversity is at the heart of Cranford.
When a cast of great actors gets together and there's not an ego in sight, this is what you get.
Superb.... April 19, 2008
L. S. Van Meer (Torquay, Devon)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
To my mind this is simply the best period drama the BBC has ever done, I just couldn't find a single fault with it at all. All of the other reviews have said everything there is to say. I know that English as a spoken language is constantly changing but in Cranford it was a delight to listen to. As for the casting/acting, absolute perfection even down to the cat in episode 1!! I persuaded a very reluctant grandchild to watch this with me and after 15 minutes she was totally engrossed in it, this from someone who considers anything not the latest thing as very uncool. Well done BBC, this time you have done something to deserve the licence fee.
A triumph! April 13, 2008
S. Pesante (London UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When I purchased this series I expected a mild and enjoyable costume drama.
I was mistaken. I have received so much more!
Immediately into the first episode I was won over by the characters and the atmosphere. I, as others who have reviewed this item, sat down and did not rise till I had seen all that was to transpire!
I felt shamelessly the fly on the wall as I indulged in these rich and varied lives. New love, lost love, love that transends time are all depicted with sensitivity and grace as well as a bit of dramatic
tension.
I highly reccomend this gentle and well made production, it is well paced,
beautifully shot,excellently directed,and never boring!
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