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Hard Times

Hard Times

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Drama

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

13 December 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Patrick Allen

Patrick Allen

Thomas Gradgrind

Timothy West

Timothy West

Josiah Bounderby

Jacqueline Tong

Jacqueline Tong

Louisa Gradgrind

Richard Wren

Richard Wren

Tom Gradgrind

Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley

Mrs Sparsit

Michelle Dibnah

Michelle Dibnah

Sissy Jupe

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