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    TV Episode | 89 min | Drama

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Return to Cranford: Part One - August 1844 (Season 2, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 89 min | Drama

It's August 1844 and Miss Matty knows only too well that faces will always come and go in Cranford, but for now she is happy that her dear brother, Peter is home from India and that Martha, Jem and baby Tilly make for a lively household. ...See moreIt's August 1844 and Miss Matty knows only too well that faces will always come and go in Cranford, but for now she is happy that her dear brother, Peter is home from India and that Martha, Jem and baby Tilly make for a lively household. Lady Ludlow is awaiting the return of her son, Septimus, and young Harry Gregson is about to start his education at Shrewsbury, benefiting from the moral support of Miss Galindo. Then there's news that wealthy widower, Mr Buxton has returned to live in Cranford, bringing with him his charming ward, Erminia and his handsome Eton-educated son, William. Whilst at nearby Thorn Cottage, Peggy Bell tries to make the best of things caring for her mother and brother Edward. Elsewhere, the world continues to change, but for now the railway has stopped five miles outside Cranford in spite of the efforts of Captain Brown. All too soon life in Cranford will change in some very unexpected ways. Written by GJLS See less
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Sue Birtwistle (creator) | Susie Conklin (creator) | Elizabeth Gaskell (novels) | Heidi Thomas (written by)
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Updated Dec 20, 2009

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Jan 10, 2010 (United States)

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28 cast members
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Judi Dench
Miss Matty Jenkyns Miss Matty Jenkyns   See fewer
Julia McKenzie
Mrs Forrester Mrs Forrester   See fewer
Alex Jennings
The Rev Hutton The Rev Hutton   See fewer
Barbara Flynn
Mrs Jamieson Mrs Jamieson   See fewer
Adrian Scarborough
Mr Johnson Mr Johnson   See fewer
Debra Gillett
Mrs Johnson Mrs Johnson   See fewer
Tom Hiddleston
William Buxton William Buxton   See fewer
Imelda Staunton
Miss Pole Miss Pole   See fewer
Deborah Findlay
Miss Tomkinson Miss Tomkinson   See fewer
Jim Carter
Captain Brown Captain Brown   See fewer
Andrew Buchan
Jem Hearne Jem Hearne   See fewer
Nicholas Le Prevost
Mr Peter Jenkyns Mr Peter Jenkyns   See fewer
Bessie Carter
Margaret Gidman Margaret Gidman   See fewer
Lesley Sharp
Mrs Bell Mrs Bell   See fewer
Jodie Whittaker
Peggy Bell Peggy Bell   See fewer
Matthew McNulty
Edward Bell Edward Bell   See fewer
Emma Fielding
Miss Galindo Miss Galindo   See fewer
Jonathan Pryce
Mr Buxton Mr Buxton   See fewer
Michelle Dockery
Erminia Whyte Erminia Whyte   See fewer
Francesca Annis
Lady Ludlow Lady Ludlow   See fewer
Greg Wise
Sir Charles Maulver Sir Charles Maulver   See fewer
Alex Etel
Harry Gregson Harry Gregson   See fewer
Emma Lowndes
Bella Gregson Bella Gregson   See fewer
Hannah Hobley
Bertha Bertha   See fewer
Nicholas Bishop
Giacomo Giacomo   See fewer
Rory Kinnear
Septimus Hanbury Septimus Hanbury   See fewer
Lisa Dillon
Mary Smith Mary Smith   See fewer
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