Clayhanger
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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Peter McEnery
Edwin Clayhanger · 22 eps
Janet Suzman
Hilda Lessaways / Hilda Clayhanger · 21 eps
Thelma Whiteley
Maggie Clayhanger · 21 eps
Louise Purnell
Janet Orgreave · 20 eps
Joyce Redman
Auntie Hamps · 15 eps
Harry Andrews
Darius Clayhanger · 14 eps
Bruce Purchase
Big James · 14 eps
Timothy Woolgar
George Cannon Jr. / George Clayhanger · 12 eps
John Horsley
Osmond Orgreave · 12 eps
Anne Carroll
Clara Benbow · 11 eps
Clive Swift
Albert Benbow · 11 eps
Denis Quilley
George Cannon · 10 eps
Denholm Elliott
Tertius Ingpen · 9 eps
Hugh Walters
Stifford · 9 eps
Renée Asherson
Miss Gailey · 7 eps
Erin Geraghty
Florrie · 6 eps
Vera Jakob
Mrs Nixon · 6 eps
Connie Merigold
Mrs Orgreave · 6 eps
Julie Peasgood
Ada · 6 eps
Rosemary Blake
Clara Clayhanger / Clara Benbow · 5 eps
