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Hard Times (1994–1994) — drama on BBC One
About Hard Times
<SHOW> ended on 1994-05-20. The series aired its final episode on that date on BBC One.
Hard Times was a drama series that aired in 1994, based on the novel by Charles Dickens. It depicted life in the industrial town of Coketown, emphasizing themes of utilitarianism and the conflict between reason and emotion. The story focused on the character of Thomas Gradgrind, a schoolmaster and local MP who raised his children with strict emphasis on facts and practicality, often dismissing imagination and feelings.
The cast included Alan Bates as Josiah Bounderby, Bob Peck as Thomas Gradgrind, and Beatie Edney as Louisa Gradgrind, among others. The show had a runtime of approximately 25 minutes per episode. It consisted of a single season with four episodes, which aired from April 29 to May 20, 1994.
Hard Times episode schedule
4 aired
Aired · 4
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1994 | S1·E4 | Episode 4 |
| May 13, 1994 | S1·E3 | Episode 3 |
| May 6, 1994 | S1·E2 | Episode 2 |
| April 29, 1994 | S1·E1 | Episode 1 |
