Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. Mrs. Forrester delightedly goes down on her knees in the lantern-lit snow to welcome her new pet. The teleplay by Heidi Thomas was based on material from two novellas and a short story by Elizabeth Gaskell published between 1849 and 1863: Cranford, The Moorland Cottage and The Cage at Cranford. The two-part Christmas special was transmitted in the UK by BBC One in December 2009. Release Dates

They wrap him warmly and rush him back to shelter and care. Matty Jenkyns has closed her tea shop and now spends her days playing with Tilly, the baby daughter of her maid Martha and carpenter Jem Hearne, while the pregnant Martha works in the kitchen. Elizabeth Gaskell Screenplay.

I would DIE for that scene when William picks up the cake Peggy dropped and gently touches the hem of her skirt and looks up at her and there is so much Romantic Tension™️ But they can’t tell anyone they’re together wOW Thank you for my life. Lady Ludlow hears that her son is in London and will soon be traveling home to Cheshire. Report this film. Furthermore, selling the Hanbury estate would result in the loss of jobs and land tenancies for its many employees and residents. I’m in my room alone bored and I will be making a list of every movie that comes to my mind until I get bored with that, Every TV Movie and Miniseries Ever Nominated for a Golden Globe Award, Victorian era favs (k just period films in general). Harry has been miserable at his school, where he has been tortured by some of the other students. Miss Matty decides not to wait to tell William what has happened, and he races off to catch the departing train. The Bells are told that if convicted of the crime, Edward will be deported as an indentured labourer to the colonies, most likely Australia.

Return to Cranford (known in the United Kingdom as the Cranford Christmas Special) is the two-part second season of a British television series directed by Simon Curtis. They are to leave by the next train. He brings two grown children: Eton-educated son William and ward Erminia, educated in Brussels. The train returns to Hanbury Halt, with some women expressing their excitement. The night goes ahead and the principal characters come together at last for a final waltz and grand circle where everybody is seen to be happy. Although Cranford is supposedly in Cheshire, none of the exterior scenes was filmed there. Return to Cranford (known in the United Kingdom as the Cranford Christmas Special) is the two-part second season of a British television series directed by Simon Curtis. Film data from TMDb. Their lavish lifestyle has drained Lady Ludlow's fortune: while Septimus built a still-unfinished villa on Lake Lugano, his mother took out a mortgage on her estate. Her dream of having a child in the house has been realised in the birth of Tilly, daughter of her maid Martha and carpenter Jem. Had a good laugh at the 'bustling' busybody ladies in their bonnets, endearing to me mainly because I remember watching it a few years ago with Mum, as well as the fact they are just funny to watch. He refuses to sell, blocking the railway's progress. Filming & Production Meanwhile, Martha has gone into labor. Lady Ludlow refuses to sell her land, which offers the only suitable passage for the railway line. Themes from My Lady Ludlow, Mr Harrison's Confessions and The Last Generation in England are included to provide continuity with the firs…

Whilst running away, Harry accidentally lets Bessie the cow loose without realising that he has. As people gather in the newly refurbished hall, Mrs. Jamieson arrives on Peter's arm, having relented, and she reconciles with the newly-weds. Mary's stepmother arrives in Cranford, and the fact that Mary has gone back on her promise to marry Mr. Turnbull is revealed. In the United States, it was broadcast by PBS as part of its Masterpiece Theatre series in January 2010. Interiors were filmed in Pinewood Studios. William manages to save Peggy from the wreckage, only for Edward to steal the money and attempt to flee the scene. As the train lurches, they are thrown together, but William prevents Peggy from falling. Miss Matty decides to introduce them to Peggy Bell, a young woman who lives in an isolated cottage with her mother and domineering brother, Edward, in the hope of building friendships. The teleplay by Heidi Thomas was based on material from two novellas and a short story by Elizabeth Gaskell published between 1849 and 1863: Cranford, The Moorland Cottage and The Cage at Cranford. While he is gone, she begins to hemorrhage. He jumps from an overpass onto a load of lumber in the train, and almost immediately after that Bessie is hit by the train whilst grazing on the tracks. 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In addition, he evicts Mr. Buxton's tenants, including Harry Gregson's family, while falsely implying to Mr. Buxton that other arrangements have been made for the tenants' accommodation. Company Credits Matty is also sad inside because she has not heard from Jem in a while about how he and little Tilly are doing. Still, as Matty herself begins to feel ill, others gradually relax and find themselves enjoying the trip. After thinking it over, Peggy decides to refuse Mr. Buxton's offer. The teleplay by Heidi Thomas was based on material from two novellas and a short story by Elizabeth Gaskell published between 1849 and 1863: Cranford, The Moorland Cottage and The Cage at Cranford. As a result, Jem Hearne tells Matty that he and Tilly will have to leave Cranford if the railway doesn't reach the town. She waits for him, standing in her entry hall and refusing Miss Galindo's offer of a chair for support, but after several hours it is apparent that he is taking his time. It is clear that Cranford will fall far behind the times without the railway's presence.

Determined to marry Peggy anyway, William turns to Captain Brown for an internship at the railway. In a separate carriage, William and Peggy sit alone on opposite benches. On the way to the evening at the hall, Mrs. Forrester is still seen to be grieving the death of Bessie, when Harry approaches her and presents her with a pretty new calf to replace Bessie as he apologizes for being the cause of her death. Julia McKenzie Cast.

As everyone is devastated by the damage done by the train crash, Miss Matty decides she will use some of the money from her tea-selling to restore the assembly hall and hold a Christmas Eve party to bring everyone together and help their spirits heal. Mr. Buxton then takes out his frustrations on Matty, blaming her for presenting the opportunity for the two to be alone on the train. Meanwhile, a fugitive Edward arrives home. But Judi Dench gives such a heartwarming performance, and Tom Hiddleston is charming enough to make scenes between William and Peggy enjoyable, despite Jodie Whittaker's bland acting, which only picked up a bit when the character actually did something decisive. Captain Brown warns him that the work will be punishingly hard, but he perseveres. Matty sends for a doctor, but none is available except for the railway's barber-surgeon. The riders have varying degrees of misconceptions as they board the train, and the jerky ride does little to dispel their fears. Claudie Blakley Cast. But, when tragedy strikes, she comes to believe that she has opened Pandora's box and fears Cranford will never recover. © Letterboxd Limited. Remembering her sister Deborah's traditional ideals, Matty realizes that she will have to modify her own positions to take care of the people she loves. It is revealed that he stole the money to pay gambling debts. Her dream of having a child in the house has been realised in the birth of Tilly, daughter of her maid Martha and carpenter Jem.

A large portion of filming was done at Lacock in Wiltshire (a location used for many films, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma for the BBC in 1995 and 1996, respectively, and also for the Harry Potter films in 2000 and 2001 ). However, Edward embezzles some of the money. Septimus convinces Harry that Mr. Carter cared little for the estate, but most desired a school in Cranford. carpent Need to add:…, (New Imperialism and Industrial Revolution), - Victorian architecture: Medieval Gothic revival, Italianate, Neoclassicism (intricate window frames; incorporates…. More details at Meanwhile, wealthy salt baron Mr. Buxton has returned to Cranford following the death of his wife. Harry tells Miss Galindo of his agreement with Septimus and Miss Galindo intervenes to put a stop to it. He then confesses his love for her and asks her to marry him. Sue Birtwistle Screenplay. Susie Conklin Screenplay. Miss Galindo and the Reverend Hutton are adamant that Harry must return to the school, as that was what Mr. Carter, Harry's benefactor, wished.

She goes upstairs as Jem is summoned to Hanbury Hall for his duties as undertaker. Heidi Thomas Screenplay. [1] Cast members from the first season, including but not limited to Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, Julia McKenzie, Deborah Findlay, and Barbara Flynn reprised their roles, with Jonathan Pryce, Celia Imrie, Lesley Sharp, Nicholas Le Prevost, Jodie Whittaker, Tom Hiddleston, Michelle Dockery, Matthew McNulty, Rory Kinnear and Tim Curry joining the cast. When Harry arrives, Septimus explains that in order to pay back the £20,000 plus interest that is owed to Harry, Septimus would have to sell the estate. We love you, BBC. Despite the fact that Harry is only fourteen and has had no further advice, they seal the deal by shaking hands in a "gentlemen’s agreement.". As the episode ends, however, Matty's face reveals that she may now regret her actions. You can't get more British than 1) all the Ladies of Cranford and 2) Loki proposing to the thirteenth Doctor. He will arrange for Edward not to be charged if she calls off her engagement to his son William. Cranford (TV Series 2007–2010) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Anomalous nominations,…, Ok so not only Victorian, all my period favs (not all of them are gold but I still liked them,…. He is unable to help, and both Martha and her baby die. | I enjoyed the original Cranford much more. She finds Miss Pole inside the box holding Tilly and Jem walks up the aisle and says that with the train coming to town he is moving back.