Cranford in the 1840s is a small northern English town on the cusp of change. Based on the novels by Elizabeth Gaskell, this award winning drama series details the everyday struggles of its townspeople, as they are besieged by forces wreaking havoc with their traditional way of life. Incredible cast includes Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins, Sir Michael Gambon, Francesca Annis, Philip Glenister, Julia McKenzie, and more. Set contains both Cranford and Return to Cranford.