Cranford

  1. Gaskell’s Open House

    Gaskell’s Open House  

    Elizabeth Gaskell’s work was dismissed in the early 20th century as too provincial. Thankfully all that has changed. Now the life and works of the novelist are to be preserved at her former home, thanks to a painstaking restoration...

  2. Cranford: Delicious but…

    Cranford: Delicious but…  

    EDNA HOBBS wonders if the BBC's television adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford has spoilt the experience for theatre-goers. Our reviewer saw the play, which is on tour, at The Lighthouse in Poole...