Hard Times (2003) | Episode 2

Based on Hard Times by Charles Dickens

With Tom at his bank, Bounderby weds Louisa while Stephen angers the union. Dickens adaptation stars Kenneth Cranham and Eleanor Bron.

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Hard Times (2003) | Episode 1

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 1

2003 | 56'52''

Charles Dickens' 1854 classic about struggles in the industrial north, dramatised for radio in four parts by Doug Lucie. Stars Kenneth Cranham ...

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 2

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 2

2003 | 56'57''

With Tom at his bank, Bounderby weds Louisa while Stephen angers the union. Dickens adaptation stars Kenneth Cranham and Eleanor Bron.

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 3

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 3

2003 | 56'41''

Blamed for the robbery, Stephen disappears. Harthouse sets his sights on Louisa. Dickens adaptation stars Kenneth Cranham and Philip Jackson.

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 4

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 4

2003 | 56'55''

Stephen is missing, Tom goes on the run and Gradgrind gets Sleary's help. Dickens adaptation stars Kenneth Cranham and Eleanor Bron.

Hard Times (2003)

Hard Times (2003)

2003 | 56'52''

Charles Dickens' 1854 classic about struggles in the industrial north, dramatised for radio in four parts by Doug Lucie. Stars Kenneth Cranham and Philip J...

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 2

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 2

2003 | 56'57''

With Tom at his bank, Bounderby weds Louisa while Stephen angers the union. Dickens adaptation stars Kenneth Cranham and Eleanor Bron.

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 3

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 3

2003 | 56'41''

Blamed for the robbery, Stephen disappears. Harthouse sets his sights on Louisa. Dickens adaptation stars Kenneth Cranham and Philip Jackson.

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 4

Hard Times (2003) | Episode 4

2003 | 56'55''

Stephen is missing, Tom goes on the run and Gradgrind gets Sleary's help. Dickens adaptation stars Kenneth Cranham and Eleanor Bron.
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