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Hard Times

Topics:#based on novel or book #miniseries #period drama #unemployment #19th century

Series Overview

Charles Dickens' bleak, passionate novel about the challenges of life in 19th-century London comes to life.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries

Original Network

BBC Two

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1994 – 1994

Premiered: Fri, Apr 29, 1994

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, May 20, 1994

Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Season 1

4 Episodes →

Cast & Creators

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Harriet Walter

Rachel

Bill Paterson

Stephen Blackpool

Alan Bates

Josiah Bounderby

Beatie Edney

Louisa Gradgrind

Bob Peck

Thomas Gradgrind

Emma Lewis

Sissy Jupe

Richard E. Grant

James Harthouse

Christien Anholt

Tom

Dilys Laye

Mrs. Sparsit

Alex Jennings

Bitzer

Patsy Byrne

Old Woman

Diana Fairfax

Mrs. Gradgrind

Peter Bayliss

Sleary

Timothy Bateson

Childers

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Barnes

Screenplay & Story

Charles Dickens, Peter Barnes

Original Score & Music

Stephen Deutsch

Director of Photography

Rex Maidment

Film Editing

Robin Scott Graham

Producers

Anne Brogan, Rebecca Eaton, Richard Langridge

Literary Origin & Source Material

Novel:Charles Dickens

Department Leadership Roster

Anne Brogan

Producer

Stephen Deutsch

Original Music Composer

Rex Maidment

Director of Photography

Robin Scott Graham

Editor

Bruce Macadie

Production Design

Peter Barnes

Writer

Flora Avery

Costume Design

Lyn Avery

Costume Design

Lorien Haynes

Costume Design

Peter Barnes

Director

Production Stills & Gallery

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hard Times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Times

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Hard Times about?

Charles Dickens' bleak, passionate novel about the challenges of life in 19th-century London comes to life.

How many seasons does Hard Times have?

Hard Times comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Hard Times?

Key cast members in Hard Times include Harriet Walter, Bill Paterson, Alan Bates, Beatie Edney, Bob Peck.

Who created or directed Hard Times?

Hard Times was developed and directed by Peter Barnes.