The read
The series ran 1 season across 4 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Charles Dickens' bleak, passionate novel about the challenges of life in 19th-century London comes to life.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 4 ep1994 |
Key crew
- Stephen DeutschOriginal Music Composer
- Peter BarnesWriter
- Peter BarnesDirector
Cast
- Harriet WalterRachel
- Bill PatersonStephen Blackpool
- Alan BatesJosiah Bounderby
- Beatie EdneyLouisa Gradgrind
- Bob PeckThomas Gradgrind
- Emma LewisSissy Jupe
- Richard E. GrantJames Harthouse
- Christien AnholtTom
- Dilys LayeMrs. Sparsit
- Alex JenningsBitzer
- Patsy ByrneOld Woman
- Diana FairfaxMrs. Gradgrind
Themes
based on novel or bookminiseriesperiod dramaunemployment19th century