Comments on: Cranford is a Delightful Place to Visit

By: The Physician in the 19th Century « Jane Austen’s World

The Physician in the 19th Century « Jane Austen’s World — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:06:30 +0000

[...] 17, 2008 by Ms. Place As I noted in an earlier review of Cranford, the plot of this Elizabeth Gaskell adaptation revolves around change. Episode Three, to be aired [...]

By: Watch Cranford Online and See a Behind the Scenes Video « Jane Austen’s World

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:32:18 +0000

[...] For my review of Part One, click here. [...]

By: eric3000

eric3000 — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:52:26 +0000

Finally watched episode one yesterday! Loved it! So moving and funny! I was laughing hysterically at the beginning when Mrs. Jamieson is being carried around in that chair and she’s chasing after Miss Pole and Mrs. Forrester! And it’s amazing how quickly you come to care about these characters; I was really touched when they donated the candles and when Miss Jenkyns decided to walk behind the casket. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

By: Suzanne Melling

Suzanne Melling — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:37:55 +0000

Please can someone tell me the name of the poem recited by Judi Dench towards the end of episode 2. of Cranford.
It was in a book given to her by her suitor.

And the name of the poet.
Thank you
Suzanne

By: Ms. Place

Ms. Place — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:49:56 +0000

I hope Larkrise is shown here soon! What a beautiful website you have, Racquel. Thanks for stopping by.

You’re welcome, Merti.

Kaye, I have not read North and South, but I have seen the DVD. I am fast becoming a Mrs. Gaskell fan!

By: Racquel

Racquel — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:16:33 +0000

Cranford is great - you might like ‘Larkrise to candleford’ too. There is a book by Flora Thompson and it was recently made into a TV series by the BBC.

By: Merti

Merti — Mon, 05 May 2008 03:35:56 +0000

If the next two episodes are as excellent as this one, then I will look forward to my next few Sundays. Thank you for including the YouTube cat swallowed the lace scene in your review.

By: Kaye Dacus

Kaye Dacus — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:54:22 +0000

I think the cow scene was my favorite, by far. And yes, having started reading Cranford last night, I was quite impressed by the way Heidi Thomas translated Gaskell’s narrative into the dialogue so that none of the authenticity is lost.

What amazes me, though, is how different the narrative in Cranford is from the style in which Gaskell wrote North & South. More study is required . . .