Hard Times

Hard Times

Hard Times

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Hard Times

1994- 1994

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

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Overview

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

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Cast & Crew

14 members

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Harriet Walter

Rachel

Harriet Walter

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Bill Paterson

Stephen Blackpool

Bill Paterson

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Alan Bates

Josiah Bounderby

Alan Bates

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Beatie Edney

Louisa Gradgrind

Beatie Edney

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Bob Peck

Thomas Gradgrind

Bob Peck

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Emma Lewis

Sissy Jupe

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Richard E. Grant

James Harthouse

Richard E. Grant

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Christien Anholt

Tom

Christien Anholt

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Dilys Laye

Mrs. Sparsit

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Alex Jennings

Bitzer

Alex Jennings

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Patsy Byrne

Old Woman

Patsy Byrne

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Diana Fairfax

Mrs. Gradgrind

Diana Fairfax

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Peter Bayliss

Sleary

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Timothy Bateson

Childers

Timothy Bateson

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