The Hardacres

Synopsis

The sweeping rags to riches story of the Hardacres, a working-class family in 1890s Yorkshire who strike it rich and move from a grimy fish dock to a vast estate.

First Air Date: 2024-10-07

Last Air Date: 2026-05-14

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Amy Roberts, Loren McLaughlan

Networks: 5

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Top Cast

Liam McMahon as Sam Hardacre
Claire Cooper as Mary Hardacre
Adam Little as Joe Hardacre
Shannon Lavelle as Liza Hardacre
Julie Graham as Ma
Siobhán O'Kelly as Lena Temple
Mark Doherty as Beesley
Taheen Modak as Callum Saunders
Ingrid Craigie as Mrs Dryden
Ella Maria Carmen as Maggie

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2024-10-07)

When Sam's heroic nature costs him and the rest of the family their jobs at the docks, his wife Mary comes up with a risky business venture, hoping to relieve their financial stress.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2024-10-14)

Rags-to-riches saga about an 1890s working-class Yorkshire family. The family grapples with their new life in Hardacre Hall, but Mary is determined to impress their gentry neighbours.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2024-10-21)

Sam hopes giving Joe responsibility will be the making of him, but he gets off to a rocky start. Lady Fitzherbert facilitates Mary's entry into polite society with afternoon tea party.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2024-10-28)

Mary and Ma attend their first charitable outing with the society ladies, but it brings them face to face with their challenging past. Joe's head is turned by the beautiful Lady Adella.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2024-11-04)

The board of Hardacre Herring threatens Sam with a grim ultimatum. Meanwhile, Mary gets the cold shoulder from the ladies after the soiree and Ma suspects something is wrong with Liza.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2024-11-11)

The series finale of the sweeping family saga. The Hardacres set things to right, but an unexpected bombshell lands - will they be able find their way back as a family?