Hard Times
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.
Cast
Details
| Status: | Ended |
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| First Air Date: | 1977-10-25 |
| Last Air Date: | 1977-11-15 |
| Created By: | Arthur Hopcraft |
| Networks: | ITV1 |
| Production: | Granada Television, The WNET Group |
