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Clayhanger (1976–1976) — drama on ITV1
About Clayhanger
Clayhanger ended on June 24, 1976, on ITV1. The series was a period drama set in the Staffordshire Potteries during the late 19th century, and it aired in 1976. Its run comprised a single season of 26 episodes, concluding in the summer of that year.
The show was based on the novel and followed the life of Edwin Clayhanger, played by Peter McEnery. It depicted his journey from leaving school with aspirations of becoming an architect to taking over his family's printing business, which was established by his father, Darius. The series explored Edwin's personal growth, family dynamics, and his romantic involvement with Hilda Lessways, portrayed by Janet Suzman.
The cast also included Thelma Whiteley as Maggie Clayhanger and Louise Purnell as Janet Orgreave.
Clayhanger episode schedule
26 aired
Aired · 26
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 1976 | S1·E26 | The Discovery |
| June 17, 1976 | S1·E25 | Death and Dreams |
| June 10, 1976 | S1·E24 | Fall from Glory |
| June 3, 1976 | S1·E23 | Prisoners |
| May 27, 1976 | S1·E22 | Dartmoor |
| May 20, 1976 | S1·E21 | The Orgreave Calamity |
| May 13, 1976 | S1·E20 | A Musical Evening |
| May 6, 1976 | S1·E19 | Possessions |
| April 29, 1976 | S1·E18 | The Exquisite Burden |
| April 22, 1976 | S1·E17 | Epidemic |
| April 15, 1976 | S1·E16 | The Adventure |
| April 8, 1976 | S1·E15 | The Chain is Broken |
| April 1, 1976 | S1·E14 | The Glorious Jubilee |
| March 25, 1976 | S1·E13 | Laid Aside |
| March 18, 1976 | S1·E12 | Punishment |
| March 11, 1976 | S1·E11 | Love |
| March 4, 1976 | S1·E10 | Marriage |
| February 26, 1976 | S1·E9 | Brighton |
| February 19, 1976 | S1·E8 | Taking a Share |
| February 12, 1976 | S1·E7 | Centenary |
| February 5, 1976 | S1·E6 | Escape to Bleakridge |
| January 29, 1976 | S1·E5 | Sin and Romance |
| January 22, 1976 | S1·E4 | The Five Towns Chronicle and Turnhill Guardian |
| January 15, 1976 | S1·E3 | Hilda |
| January 8, 1976 | S1·E2 | The Architect |
| January 1, 1976 | S1·E1 | Last of a Schoolboy |
