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.
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Seasons
Season 1
Episodes season 1
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1x1
Last of a schoolboy
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1x2
The architect
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1x3
Hilda
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1x4
The five towns chronicle and turnhill guardian
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1x5
Sin and romance
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1x6
Escape to bleakridge
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1x7
Centenary
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1x8
Taking a share
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1x9
Brighton
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1x10
Marriage
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1x11
Love
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1x12
Punishment
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1x13
Laid aside
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1x14
The glorious jubilee
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1x15
The chain is broken
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1x16
The adventure
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1x17
Epidemic
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1x18
The exquisite burden
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1x19
Possessions
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1x20
A musical evening
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1x21
The orgreave calamity
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1x22
Dartmoor
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1x23
Prisoners
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1x24
Fall from glory
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1x25
Death and dreams
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1x26
The discovery
