Clayhanger
Season - Episode
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1 - 1Last of a Schoolboy Jan 01, 1976 -
1 - 2The Architect Jan 08, 1976 -
1 - 3HIlda Jan 15, 1976 -
1 - 4The Five Towns Chronicle and Turnhill Guardian Jan 22, 1976 -
1 - 5Sin and Romance Jan 29, 1976 -
1 - 6Escape to Bleakridge Feb 05, 1976 -
1 - 7Centenary Feb 12, 1976 -
1 - 8Taking a Share Feb 19, 1976 -
1 - 9Brighton Feb 26, 1976 -
1 - 10Marriage Mar 04, 1976 -
1 - 11Love Mar 11, 1976 -
1 - 12Punishment Mar 18, 1976 -
1 - 13Laid Aside Mar 25, 1976 -
1 - 14The Glorious Jubilee Apr 01, 1976 -
1 - 15The Chain Is Broken Apr 08, 1976 -
1 - 16The Adventure Apr 15, 1976 -
1 - 17Epidemic Apr 22, 1976 -
1 - 18The Exquisite Burden Apr 29, 1976 -
1 - 19Possessions May 06, 1976 -
1 - 20A Musical Evening May 13, 1976 -
1 - 21The Orgreave Calamity May 20, 1976 -
1 - 22Dartmoor May 27, 1976 -
1 - 23Prisoners Jun 03, 1976 -
1 - 24Fall from Glory Jun 10, 1976 -
1 - 25Death and Dreams Jun 17, 1976 -
1 - 26The Discovery Jun 24, 1976
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.