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Clayhanger

★ 8.3 69 votes 1976–1976 1 seasons · 26 episodes Ended ITV1
Starring
Peter McEneryJanet SuzmanThelma WhiteleyLouise PurnellJoyce RedmanHarry Andrews
Starring
Peter McEneryJanet SuzmanThelma WhiteleyLouise PurnellJoyce RedmanHarry Andrews
Ratings per Episode
246810
Votes per Episode
036912
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About

Clayhanger is a British television drama based on Arnold Bennett's novel series of the same name, published between 1910 and 1918, dramatised by Douglas Livingstone for ITV. Produced by Associated Television, the 26-episode programme is a coming-of-age story set in 19th century England. Edwin Clayhanger aspires to be an architect but is expected to join his father's printing business. His personal growth, eventual acceptance of the family business, and his romantic entanglement with Hilda Lessways are explored. Clayhanger was ITV's longest-ever drama at the time. While some found the pacing slow, it was nonetheless praised for its faithful adaptation, excellent acting, and atmospheric sets.

All Seasons

Season 11976
7.517626
EpTitleRatingVotesRuntime
1Last of a Schoolboy7.511
2The Architect7.48
3Hilda6.98
4The Five Towns Chronicle and Turnhill Guardian7.18
5Sin and Romance7.08
6Escape to Bleakridge7.18
7Centenary7.08
8Taking a Share7.47
9Brighton7.47
10Marriage7.47
11Love7.86
12Punishment7.76
13Laid Aside8.26
14The Glorious Jubilee8.06
15The Chain Is Broken8.17
16The Adventure8.06
17Epidemic7.56
18The Exquisite Burden7.76
19Possessions7.65
20A Musical Evening7.76
21The Orgreave Calamity7.36
22Dartmoor7.26
23Prisoners7.56
24Fall from Glory7.56
25Death and Dreams7.26
26The Discovery7.76

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Peter McEnery Edwin Clayhanger
Janet Suzman Hilda Lessways, Hilda Clayhanger
Thelma Whiteley Maggie Clayhanger
Louise Purnell Janet Orgreave
Joyce Redman Auntie Hamps
Harry Andrews Darius Clayhanger
Bruce Purchase Big James
Timothy Woolgar George Cannon Jr., George Clayhanger
John Horsley Osmond Orgreave
Anne Carroll Clara Benbow

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