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Cranford (2007): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2007 · Directed by Simon Curtis and Steve Hudson · Starring Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins
About the tv series
Women in a small Victorian town deal with change, money and each other with humor and heart.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe series blends the novel with other stories by the same author and adds new plot lines.
Read or watch first?
The book is gentle and funny and takes only a few evenings.
What the book gives you
Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
A warm, gently humorous story that feels like tea with good friends.
Who will like it: Readers who want a cozy, tender portrait of a small town and its kind-hearted residents.