Deborah Jenkyns

About Deborah Jenkyns, the proper, no-nonsense, lady of all ladies in Cranford.

Description
Deborah Jenkyns is a sensible, no-nonsense, very particular lady, who all the ladies in Cranford look up to and respect. She suddenly dies in the second episode of Cranford. She is portrayed by Dame Eileen Atkins.

Relationships
Deborah may seem a bit cold but has a true heart inside, though it is not always seen. She is very much the older sister to Matty, even as spinsters, she still always is the proper one, and Matty takes her advice in all things.

She and Matty have a brother, Peter, but he is only mentioned following Deborah's death. it is presumed that Deborah and Peter did not have a good relationship.

Episodes present
Episode 1 (Cranford)

Episode 2 (Cranford)