Clayhanger
Starring
Peter McEneryJanet SuzmanThelma WhiteleyLouise PurnellJoyce RedmanHarry Andrews
Starring
Peter McEneryJanet SuzmanThelma WhiteleyLouise PurnellJoyce RedmanHarry Andrews
Ratings per Episode
Votes per Episode
| E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | E25 | E26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 7.7 |
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
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Season 11976
7.517626
| Ep | Title | Rating | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Last of a Schoolboy | 7.5 | 11 | — |
| ▶ | 2 | The Architect | 7.4 | 8 | — |
| ▶ | 3 | Hilda | 6.9 | 8 | — |
| ▶ | 4 | The Five Towns Chronicle and Turnhill Guardian | 7.1 | 8 | — |
| ▶ | 5 | Sin and Romance | 7.0 | 8 | — |
| ▶ | 6 | Escape to Bleakridge | 7.1 | 8 | — |
| ▶ | 7 | Centenary | 7.0 | 8 | — |
| ▶ | 8 | Taking a Share | 7.4 | 7 | — |
| ▶ | 9 | Brighton | 7.4 | 7 | — |
| ▶ | 10 | Marriage | 7.4 | 7 | — |
| ▶ | 11 | Love | 7.8 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 12 | Punishment | 7.7 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 13 | Laid Aside | 8.2 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 14 | The Glorious Jubilee | 8.0 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 15 | The Chain Is Broken | 8.1 | 7 | — |
| ▶ | 16 | The Adventure | 8.0 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 17 | Epidemic | 7.5 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 18 | The Exquisite Burden | 7.7 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 19 | Possessions | 7.6 | 5 | — |
| ▶ | 20 | A Musical Evening | 7.7 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 21 | The Orgreave Calamity | 7.3 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 22 | Dartmoor | 7.2 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 23 | Prisoners | 7.5 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 24 | Fall from Glory | 7.5 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 25 | Death and Dreams | 7.2 | 6 | — |
| ▶ | 26 | The Discovery | 7.7 | 6 | — |
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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