Clayhanger
tv show
26 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired January 01, 1976
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Overview
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.
Cast
Peter McEnery
as
Edwin Clayhanger
Janet Suzman
as
Hilda Lessaways
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Thelma Whiteley
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Maggie Clayhanger
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Louise Purnell
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Janet Orgreave
Joyce Redman
as
Auntie Hamps
Harry Andrews
as
Darius Clayhanger
Bruce Purchase
as
Big James
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Timothy Woolgar
as
George Cannon Jr.
John Horsley
as
Osmond Orgreave
Anne Carroll
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Clara Benbow
Clive Swift
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Albert Benbow
Denis Quilley
as
George Cannon
Crew
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Colin Harris
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Props
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Michael Bailey
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Production Design
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Ken Wheatley
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Production Design
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Roger Allan
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Production Design
Brian Grant
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Camera Operator
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Geraldine Stephenson
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Choreographer
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Sheila Atha
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Stage Director
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John Davies
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Director
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David Reid
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Director
Lew Grade
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Executive Producer
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Stella Richman
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Executive Producer
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Douglas Livingstone
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Producer