Can you compare Cranford and Lark Rise To Candleford?
Simon Curtis: “They’re totally different shows. Cranford is a special thing because it’s this wonderful blend of Elizabeth Gaskell and Heidi and it’s a new sensibility. I get sensitive when it’s lumped in to yet another adapation of a famous book, because this is a very original piece of work.” Julia McKenzie (Mrs Forrester): “It’s easy to say that actors are egocentric. Yes, I suppose we are. It’s easy to say that they’re very envious and there’s a lot of back-biting. I find actors are so supportive of each other, I can’t begin to tell you. When I took over Marple I had letters of support from actresses who could have played the part easily. And this is one of the things in this company. We are all so supportive of each other. And just generally actors are. We’re always portrayed as luvvies. Julia McKenzie as Mrs Forrester “And we are a tribe. We know what makes actors tick, why you are an actor. We’re all children. But we are a tribe and know each other. There’s a connection. I’ve wo
