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'Cranford' to return for Christmas special

Published Thursday, May 28 2009, 15:50 BST | By Dan French
'Cranford' to return for Christmas special

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Cranford will return to BBC One for a two-part special this Christmas, it has been announced.

Dame Judi Dench will reprise her role as Miss Matty Jenkyns and will be joined by new talent including Jonathan Pryce, Celia Imrie and Lesley Sharp.

Imelda Staunton, Julia McKenzie and Deborah Findley are also returning to their roles as Miss Pole, Mrs Forrester and Miss Tomkinson respectively.

"BBC One viewers are in for a treat with the return of Cranford this Christmas," said BBC controller Kate Harwood.

"Old favourites return as well as exciting new characters in a richly moving story that will once again delight, enthral and entertain our audience."

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