Hard Times (1977)

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.

First aired

1977-10-25

Genres

Drama

Seasons

1 (4 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Arthur Hopcraft

TMDB rating

6.5/10 from 4 votes