A collection of three Elizabeth Gaskell adaptations. Includes:
Cranford (Simon Curtis, 2007)
Star-studded Elizabeth Gaskell adaptation, following the absurdities and tragedies of life in the small town of Cranford. Judi Dench stars the lovelorn Miss Matty Jenkyns, forced to give up her true love Mr Holbrook (Michael Gambon) as a young woman. This five-part series sees a handsome young doctor Frank Harrison (Simon Woods) set the Cranford ladies' hearts aflutter upon his arrival from London.
North And South (Brian Percival, 2004)
The four-part BBC adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel of a young woman who moves from the New Forest to an industrial northern town. Typically excellent costumes, settings and acting.
Wives And Daughters (Nicholas Renton, 1999)
Stylish adaptation of the Elizabeth Gaskell novel. A vivid depiction of the habits, prejudices and snobberies of a coutryside hierarchy.
