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Cranford S2E2 — October 1844

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Cranford•Season 2•Episode 2

October 1844

8.6/10 · 363 votesDec 26, 200960 min

Ranked #1 of 2 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

Defying his father, William finds a job with Captain Brown working on the railway.

Directed bySimon Curtis

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Cast18

Eileen Atkins

Eileen Atkins

Miss Deborah Jenkyns

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Miss Matilda Jenkyns

Lisa Dillon

Lisa Dillon

Mary Smith

Simon Woods

Simon Woods

Dr Harrison

Claudie Blakley

Claudie Blakley

Martha

Philip Glenister

Philip Glenister

Mr Carter

Julia McKenzie

Julia McKenzie

Mrs Forrester

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Mrs. Rose

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Miss Pole

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Reverend Hutton

Andrew Buchan

Andrew Buchan

Jem Hearne

Alex Etel

Alex Etel

Harry Gregson

Crew1

Simon Curtis

Simon Curtis

Director

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Episode Summary

"October 1844" is episode 2 of Cranford season 2. It scored 8.6/10 from 363 votes, ranking #1 of 2 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Simon Curtis, it aired on December 26, 2009.

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