Plot
Thomas Gradgrind devotes his life to a philosophy of rationalism, self-interest and hard fact. His raising of his children to this way of thinking creates opportunity and tragedy.
Cast
Timothy West
as Josiah Bounderby
Patrick Allen
as Thomas Gradgrind
Rosalie Crutchley
as Mrs. Sparsit
Jacqueline Tong
as Louisa Gradgrind
Ursula Howells
as Mrs Gradgrass
Alan Dobie
as Stephen Blackpool
Edward Fox
as James Harthouse
Barbara Ewing
as Rachel
Harry Markham
as Sleary
Richard Wren
as Tom Gradgrind
Network
Status
Ended
First Aired Date
October 25, 1977
Last Aired Date
November 15, 1977
Production Companies
Granada Television
Type
Miniseries
Number of Season
1
Number of Episodes
4
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