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Hard Times

Thomas Gradgrind, a wealthy merchant, has dedicated his life to a philosophy emphasizing rationalism, self-interest, and factual knowledge, and has raised his children, Louisa and Tom, with these same principles.

Thomas Gradgrind, a wealthy entrepreneur, rigorously applies the principles of rationalism and self-interest, emphasizing factual knowledge in his children's education. He rears Louisa and Tom with a philosophy that suppresses imaginative endeavors.

Episodes:

Episode 1

1.

Aired: Oct 25, 1977

In the next episode, a mysterious figure's arrival shakes up the calculated w...

Episode 2

2.

Aired: Oct 31, 1977

Louisa Gradgrind faces a daunting choice when her father insists she wed the ...

Episode 3

3.

Aired: Nov 7, 1977

A sudden bank robbery rocks the town, leading to Stephen Blackpool's wrongful...

Episode 4

4.

Aired: Nov 14, 1977

Louisa's emotions come to the forefront, causing Gradgrind's convictions to s...

Info about Hard Times

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Drama