Elizabeth Gaskell's novels capture an England during the Industrial Revolution, where snobberies, gossip, and small-town values collide with the rapidly modernizing world. These film adaptations for the BBC capture all the nuance, romance, and deviousness of Gaskell's characters who have thrilled generations of readers. In CRANFORD, the local ladies rule the small town through their words uttered behind closed doors. Source Writer Elizabeth Gaskell Special Features: Audio: Stereo - English Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary Biographies Deleted Scenes Documentary Interviews Production Notes Runtime: 828 minutes.