Cranford (2007)

1842. Cranford, a market town in the North West of England, is a place governed by etiquette, custom and above all an intricate network of ladies. It seems that life has always been conducted according to their social rules, but Cranford is on the cusp of change...
For sisters Deborah and Matty Jenkins, the town is a hub of intrigue - a handsome new doctor from London has arrived, a retired army Captain and his daughters have moved in to the house opposite and the preparations for Lady Ludlow's garden party is underway. Everyone talks, and is talked about, behind closed doors. The town also has it's secrets which it slowly reveals, including one about Lady Ludlow's land agent Mr Carter (Philip Glenister).
Cranford aired on BBC One from 18th November – 16th December 2007 and comprised 5 episodes. A Christmas special followed in 2009
For sisters Deborah and Matty Jenkins, the town is a hub of intrigue - a handsome new doctor from London has arrived, a retired army Captain and his daughters have moved in to the house opposite and the preparations for Lady Ludlow's garden party is underway. Everyone talks, and is talked about, behind closed doors. The town also has it's secrets which it slowly reveals, including one about Lady Ludlow's land agent Mr Carter (Philip Glenister).
Cranford aired on BBC One from 18th November – 16th December 2007 and comprised 5 episodes. A Christmas special followed in 2009
Philip plays...
Mr. Edmund Carter
Lady Ludlow's land agent, Edmund Carter has made his way after managing to get an education. A reformer who nevertheless respects the old order, Carter is passionate about free education for the working classes. Sensing the potential of young Harry Gregson, Carter becomes determined to educate him.
Mr. Edmund Carter
Lady Ludlow's land agent, Edmund Carter has made his way after managing to get an education. A reformer who nevertheless respects the old order, Carter is passionate about free education for the working classes. Sensing the potential of young Harry Gregson, Carter becomes determined to educate him.
Episode Guide
Cranford had one series. View our episode guide for more information. A Christmas special followed two years later (in 2009) in which Philip did not appear.
Cranford had one series. View our episode guide for more information. A Christmas special followed two years later (in 2009) in which Philip did not appear.
Media
We have an extensive media library for Cranford.
We have an extensive media library for Cranford.
Locations
The series was filmed in the National Trust owned village of Lacock near Chippenham in Wiltshire.
The series was filmed in the National Trust owned village of Lacock near Chippenham in Wiltshire.
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