Cranford S1E5 — May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis

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Cranford•Season 1•Episode 5

May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis

8.8/10 · 262 votesDec 16, 200760 min

Ranked #1 of 5 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

Jem and Martha formalise their relationship, and live as lodgers with Miss Matty, who has fallen on hard times. Will her friends come to her aid and will she accept help? Dr Harrison is advised to leave town due to his reputation being in tatters,

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Season 1 Episodes5

E1 8.4

June 1842

E2 8.5

August 1842, Miss Matty is Shaken

E3 8.4

November 1842, Winter Approaches Cranford

E4 8.5

April 1843, Dr Harrison Visits the Rectory

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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

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Episode Summary

"May 1843, Miss Matty's Crisis" is episode 5 of Cranford season 1. It scored 8.8/10 from 262 votes, ranking #1 of 5 episodes this season (season average 8.5). It aired on December 16, 2007.

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