Cranford S1E2 — August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken

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Cranford•Season 1•Episode 2

August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken

8.5/10 · 283 votesNov 25, 200760 min

Ranked #2 of 5 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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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

Directed bySimon Curtis

Previous episodeE1 · June 1842 Next episodeE3 · November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford

Seasons2

All 1 2

Season 1 Episodes5

E1 8.4

June 1842

E2 8.5Now viewing

August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken

E3 8.4

November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford

E4 8.5

April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory

E5 8.8

May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis

Cast18

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

Andrew Buchan

Jem Hearne

Alex Etel

Harry Gregson

Crew1

Simon Curtis

Director

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Episode Summary

"August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken" is episode 2 of Cranford season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 283 votes, ranking #2 of 5 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Simon Curtis, it aired on November 25, 2007.

Next: E3 · November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford Best of Season 1