Comments on: Cranford Air-times on PBS Masterpiece

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:39:00 +0000

…and of course I just found it: Jack Marshland. Thank you!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:37:50 +0000

Help! My mother is even now watching Cranford in the next room, and I overheard an absolutely beautiful version of the traditional song “The Parting Glass.” I have been searching credits listings, but the singer of this song is not listed and I am at loose ends to find. Does anyone have a lead?

By: redhead59

redhead59 — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:52:48 +0000

I did not catch the shows on my local PBS but have rented the DVD’s. Although I am an avid reader, I haven’t read the book either so my comment is based solely on the TV program. EXCELLENT TV or movie dramas often have a hard time capturing the entire soul of a written work. So common is the phrase “the book was better”. If I am going to watch a movie that is based on a book that I have read, I prepare myself before hand, the movie will not be as good as the book. It surprises me that others continue to ignore their past experience and let themselves be disappointed. As for the film drama, it was great. Everything from the costumes, the actors to the script. I can’t wait for the Christmas special.

By: Emmys2008

Emmys2008 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:08:07 +0000

As you might have heard, Cranford has been nominated for 8 Emmys this year including: Outstanding Miniseries, Outstanding Casting For A Miniseries, Outstanding Costumes For A Miniseries, etc.

The Show airs Sunday, September 21st at 8 PM EST on ABC.

In the mean time, check out this cool trivia hunt which is about this year’s hosts. (There are hints in the videos)
http://www.emmyshostvideotrivia.com/

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:41:20 +0000

The poster Mel above seems to be the only one familiar with the novel. This is not the novel – why introduce characters who are NOT part of the Cranford novel. I have read the novel – apparently they have pulled together characters from other works. Bad.

By: Maggi Hamlin

Maggi Hamlin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:07:02 +0000

At one time Masterpiece Theatre was on our weekly agenda, but for some time, the quality of the productions just have not measured up. Cranford has brought us back. Found the production while “clicking” through the channels; and, almost didn’t give it a chance. It starts slow, but as characters introduced; developed and exposed to the Jenkyn Sisters, well what else can I say. I found I was standing in front of the television entranced, I had forgotten to sit down for the first 20 minutes of the production. Dame Dench’s performace is as usual outstanding; but Dame Atkins is the stand out… Deborah Jenkyns holds the town and its traditions together. I await Parts two and three, these are times when sitting through the entire production is, no matter how long, preferred, why do I have to wait for next week! Oh well, after all, they say “all good things come to those who wait”. I rely on it, and do not see how I can be disappointed.

By: Marcia Sabol

Marcia Sabol — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:14:34 +0000

Cranford is absolutely the finest production I have ever had the privilege to enjoy. Fortunately, one of my three daughters ( who loved it as much as I) purchased a DVD copy for me as soon as it was released. This is the third time I have watched it. The cast, the writing, the photography, the setting is superb! The writer especially is to be congratulated in keeping the dialogue of a period piece true to the period. .
I saw that a sequel is being considered, and I surely hope this is true. It is a visual treasure and I thank you for it.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:14:23 +0000

I just found a new edition to cranford that was just released today. The cover is very beautiful, and I can’t wait to see the artwork inside.

Search for – Cranford (AD Classic) – on Amazon

Has anyone read it yet? I hear the book is just a funny as the series.

By: Carol young

Carol young — Tue, 20 May 2008 00:33:42 +0000

I look forward to reading the novels, I enjoy period pieces more than anything else! I loved Cranford! I felt PBS really blew it with their recent redoings of Jane Austen compared to past versions, esp. the one with COLIN FIRTH, drooool..

The ensemble was excellent and it was great seeing my old “friends” from other classics. I was proud of my hubby for recognizing “Lydia” from the A& E Pride & Prej. as Captain Brown’s daughter in Cranford.

This is the kind of thing that makes you depressed when its over because one has to wait so long for a really good adaption of a classic to come along. But what a wonderful movie!!!!!

By: Jill Gratton

Jill Gratton — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:56:59 +0000

This has been a fabulous show!!! diaster I taped part 3 and half way through when we were watching for some reason our dish flipped and we missed the last Half – will the show be run again Please?????