English File | New Approaches: Hard Times: 3

Based on Hard Times by Charles Dickens

Blackpool refuses to incriminate his fellow workers and is sacked by Bounderby. The Bank is robbed and Blackpool is under suspicion. Mr Harthouse declares his love for Louisa.

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English File | New Approaches: Hard Times: 1

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