I just watched a BBC production of Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford. I always loved the book, very unlike all of Elizabeth Gaskell's other serious social issues sort of work, the book was light and fun. The show was 5 episodes and according to the credits based on 3 of her novels...not just Cranford. They must have thrown them in a blender. But still I loved it, anything with Imelda Staunton needs to be watched. She can make you laugh just by looking at her with her tough little frame and piggy eyes and nose and her proud carriage. If I were in Hollywood I would be pitching a romantic comedy with her. She could replace Cameron Diaz! Anyway, there is a reason perhaps I am not in Hollywood and am confined to watching the industry unfold on a 14 inch screen in the front room. Anyway Cranford had Staunton, Eileen Atkins, Michael Gambon, Judi Dench but no Ashton Kutcher. Needless to say it was marvellous.
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