Cranford - Season 1 - Eps 2: August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken
An unexpected visitor shakes miss Matty, but she keeps it to herself. The rumor that the railway will reach the town ruins the happy atmosphere. When Miss Deborah goes to talk to Captain Brown of this, he is of no help, indeed their friendship is severely strained.
About Cranford

Title: Cranford
First Air Date: 2007-11-18
Last Air Date: 2009-12-26
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.1/10 (from 47 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 7
Network: BBC One
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Chestermead
Synopsis
A rich and comic drama about the people of Cranford, a small Cheshire town on the cusp of change in the 1840s. Adapted from the novels by Elizabeth Gaskell.
Cast

Eileen Atkins
Miss Deborah Jenkyns

Judi Dench
Miss Matilda Jenkyns

Lisa Dillon
Mary Smith

Simon Woods
Dr Harrison

Claudie Blakley
Martha

Philip Glenister
Mr Carter

Julia McKenzie
Mrs Forrester

Lesley Manville
Mrs. Rose

Imelda Staunton
Miss Pole

Alex Jennings
Reverend Hutton