Hard Times

1977 • 0h 53m • Drama

6.5(4 votes)

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.

Created by

Arthur Hopcraft

Writers

Arthur Hopcraft

Seasons

1 season(s), 4 episodes

Status

Ended