Clayhanger (1976)
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.
Seasons
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Season 126 episodes
Cast and crew
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Peter McEnery
Edwin Clayhanger
22 episodes
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Janet Suzman
Hilda Lessaways / Hilda Clayhanger
21 episodes
- Thelma Whiteley Maggie Clayhanger 21 episodes
- Louise Purnell Janet Orgreave 20 episodes
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Joyce Redman
Auntie Hamps
15 episodes
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Harry Andrews
Darius Clayhanger
14 episodes
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Bruce Purchase
Big James
14 episodes
- Timothy Woolgar George Cannon Jr. / George Clayhanger 12 episodes
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John Horsley
Osmond Orgreave
12 episodes
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Anne Carroll
Clara Benbow
11 episodes
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Clive Swift
Albert Benbow
11 episodes
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Denis Quilley
George Cannon
10 episodes
- Full cast
- Directing
- John Davies, David Reid
- Writing
- Douglas Livingstone (Writing), Arnold Bennett (Novel)
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Details
- Status
- Ended
- First air date
- Jan. 1, 1976
- Episode runtime
- 60 minutes
- Original language
- English
- Production countries
- United Kingdom
- Networks
- ITV1
