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Hard Times (1977)

Hard Times poster
Genre
drama television series
Country
United Kingdom
Length
1 season, 4 episodes
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This is a TV adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel set in a grim industrial town. It follows the lives of working people and a rigid schoolmaster. The story shows how hardship and strict thinking affect families and friendships.

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What happens

Hard Times is a 1977 TV series based on Charles Dickens' 1854 novel of the same name, directed by John Irvin. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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