Learning on ScreenHard Times
- Synopsis
- This critically acclaimed, BAFTA-winning Granada Television adaptation of Hard Times, directed by John Irvin and dramatised by playwright Arthur Hopcraft features an impressive cast; Timothy West is Bounderby, Edward Fox plays the selfish aspiring politician, Captain Harthouse, with Patrick Allen as Gradgrind and Jacqueline Tong as Louisa Gradgrind. Originally broadcast in four parts in 1977.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of production
- 1977
- Subjects
- Literature
- Keywords
- Dickens, Charles (1812-1870); literature - English; television drama
Credits
- Director
- John Irvin
- Writer
- Charles Dickens
- Music
- Malcolm Arnold
- Adaptor for Television
- Arthur Hopcraft
- Cast
Edward Fox Jacqueline Tong Patrick Allen Timothy West
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £14.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 200 minutes
- Year
- 2009
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Network
- shop@networkonair.com
- Web
- http://networkonair.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 01992 657707
- Address
- 19-20 Blythe Road
Berghem Mews
Hammersmith
London
W14 0HN - Notes
- Founded in 1997, Network specialises in distributing niche television programmes, predominantly licensed from Granada Ventures and Fremantle. They have recently branched into feature film distribution. Sale via retail outlets or direct via Network’s website, which has some’web exclusive’ offers.
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