Hard Times (1977)
Overview
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.
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What is Hard Times about?
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. Hard Times is a Drama series, first aired on 1977-10-25, 1 season and 4 episodes.
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In the United States, Hard Times streams on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Arthur Hopcraft
Cast
- Patrick Allen as Thomas Gradgrind
- Timothy West as Josiah Bounderby
- Jacqueline Tong as Louisa Gradgrind
- Richard Wren as Tom Gradgrind
- Rosalie Crutchley as Mrs Sparsit
- Michelle Dibnah as Sissy Jupe
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Sources
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