The Hardacres is an upcoming British period drama television series for Channel 5, adapted from the novel series by CL Skelton.
| The Hardacres | |
|---|---|
| Based on | The Hardacre (series) by CL Skelton |
| Screenplay by | Amy Roberts Loren McLaughlan Emma Reeves Liz Lake |
| Directed by | Rachel Carey Kieron J Walsh |
| Starring | Claire Cooper Liam McMahon |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Amy Roberts Loren McLaughlan |
| Producer | Alex Jones |
| Production company | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 5 (UK) |
Synopsis edit
Beginning in Yorkshire in the 1890s, the series is expected to be a rags-to-riches tale of a working class family.[1]
Cast edit
- Claire Cooper as Mary Hardacre
- Liam McMahon as Sam Hardacre
- Adam Little as Joe Hardacre
- Shannon Lavelle as Liza Hardacre
- Zak Ford-Williams as Harry Hardacre
- Julie Graham as Ma Hardacre
- Holly Sturton as Adella Fitzherbert
- Cathy Belton as Emma Fitzherbert
- Owen Roe as George Fitzherbert
- Ingrid Craigie as Mrs Dryden
- Siobhan O'Kelly as Lena
- Sarah Agha as Betsy
- Taheen Modak as Saunders
Production edit
The six-part series adaptation is from Playground Entertainment and written by Amy Roberts and Loren McLaughlan.[2] Also writing episodes are Emma Reeves and Liz Lake, while Roberts and McLaughlan are executive producers. Rachel Carey is lead director.[3] Kieron J Walsh is also slated to direct Episodes 4-6. Alex Jones is producer and it is co-produced by Jackie Larkin.[4]
Filming edit
Filming started in Dublin and County Wicklow in Ireland, in 2023.[5] Filming is scheduled to last for four months into February 2024.[6]
Casting edit
Announced as leading the cast are Claire Cooper and Liam McMahon as Mary and Sam Hardacre, with their children Joe, Liza, and Harry, played by Adam Little, Shannon Lavelle and Zak Ford-Williams. Mary’s mother is played by Julie Graham.[7]
References edit
- ^ "1890s Yorkshire drama 'The Hardacres' coming from 'All Creatures' makers". Britishperioddramas. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (10 January 2023). "Paramount's Channel 5 Says Drama Fueling Ratings Growth & Record Profit As It Eyes New Series From 'All Creatures Great & Small' Producer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Smith, Stephanie (25 July 2023). "Makers of All Creatures Great and Small announce new Yorkshire saga TV series The Hardacres". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Chapman, Stephen (15 December 2023). "Casting announced for Channel 5's The Hardacres". Prolific North. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Smith, Stephanie (14 December 2023). "The makers of All Creatures Great and Small announce cast of Yorkshire-set TV saga The Hardacres". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "The Hardacres". iftn.ie. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Creamer, Joe (14 December 2023). "Casting announced for C5's The Hardacres". Televisual. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
