Series

Hard Times

★ 6.5(4)197753m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Arthur Hopcraft
Release date: 1977-10-25
Runtime: 53m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Granada Television

About Hard Times

Hard Times is a 1977 web series in the Drama genre, created by Arthur Hopcraft, starring Patrick Allen, Timothy West and Jacqueline Tong. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hard Times in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Hard Times is a four-part British television drama miniseries based on Charles Dickens' 1854 novel of the same name, a survey of English society and a satirisation of 19th century social and economic conditions. Wealthy, retired Coketown merchant Thomas Gradgrind devotes his life to a philosophy of rationalism, self-interest, and fact. He raises his eldest children, Louisa and Tom, according to this philosophy and never allows them to engage in fanciful or imaginative pursuits.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries4 eps · 1977

Cast

Patrick Allen

Thomas Gradgrind

Timothy West

Josiah Bounderby

Jacqueline Tong

Louisa Gradgrind

Richard Wren

Tom Gradgrind

Rosalie Crutchley

Mrs Sparsit

Michelle Dibnah

Sissy Jupe

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookminiseriesperiod drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hard Times in United Kingdom?+

Hard Times is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Hard Times on Netflix?+

Hard Times is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How many seasons of Hard Times are there?+

Hard Times has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.

Who stars in Hard Times?+

Hard Times stars Patrick Allen, Timothy West, Jacqueline Tong, Richard Wren and Rosalie Crutchley.

When did Hard Times come out?+

Hard Times is a 1977 web series created by Arthur Hopcraft.

What genre is Hard Times?+

Hard Times is Drama series.

Who created Hard Times?+

Hard Times was created by Arthur Hopcraft.