Who watched Cranford on Masterpiece Theater last night? It was so good, the best Masterpiece Theater I've seen in a long time. I can not rest until I've read the books it's based on. (Written by Elizabeth Gaskell.)
Let's all talk about how good it was. Ooo ooo! Like when Deborah (played by Eileen Atkins) decides that eating an orange is such a sensual occupation that they must all repair to their bedrooms and eat their oranges in private. Or the gray flannel pajamas on the cow. Or Imelda Staunton as Miss Pole arriving at the Misses Jenkyns' parlor, where the ladies are sitting in a dull stupor under the light of a single candle, and remarking on how bright it is and how they look "very lively." Watching Cranford made me deeply, deeply happy.
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I was listening to an interview with Dame Judy Dench on a podcast (NPR? probably) and it sounded interesting. I'm glad you liked it!
I missed it, but my mom loved it. Two parts left, I think. Maybe I can pick it up from there.
I missed it, and now I am so disappointed - I usually love Masterpiece Theater. Thank goodness for DVDs!
I wish I had seen it!
@cindyjg - There are still two Sundays left of Cranford. I am so excited, I can't stand it.
@PrincessFiveandDime - Parts 2 & 3 will be up the next two Sundays.
Ooh! Yea! I have it recorded! I'll watch it tonight.
@alissasorenson - Let me know what you think of it!