The rural town of Cranford in Cheshire was ruled by its matriarchs, and this series puts them centre stage. This series was inspired by the whimsical, romantic novels of Elizabeth Gaskell, and Dame Judi Dench was a huge draw for the show. There were only five episodes, but it was popular enough for producers to make a two-part Christmas special. Tom Hiddleston fans will want to check it our for one of his early performances.
Watch it on Amazon Prime Video.