Series synopsis
The Hardacres is a British drama television series that premiered on 5 on October 7, 2024. It was created by Amy Roberts, Loren McLaughlan. It stars Liam McMahon, Claire Cooper, Adam Little and Shannon Lavelle.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Supporting cast
- Ingrid Craigie as Mrs Dryden
- Ella Maria Carmen as Maggie
- Zak Ford-Williams as Harry Hardacre
- Jack Weise as Jack
- Conor Deane as Fred Holdsworth
- Cathy Belton as Lady Emma Fitzherbert
- Holly Sturton as Lady Adella Fitzherbert
- Sarah Agha as Betsy Temple
- Connor Byrne as Victor Ward
- Paula Wolfenden as Mrs Henderson
- Owen Roe as Lord George Fitzherbert
- David O'Reilly as Little Pete
Guest cast
- Jack Weise as Jack
- Conor Deane as Fred Holdsworth
- Cathy Belton as Lady Emma Fitzherbert
- Holly Sturton as Lady Adella Fitzherbert
- Sarah Agha as Betsy Temple
- Connor Byrne as Victor Ward
- Paula Wolfenden as Mrs Henderson
- Owen Roe as Lord George Fitzherbert
- David O'Reilly as Little Pete
- Nick Dunning as Hugill
- Michele Moran as Lady Beaumont
- Paul Ward as Albie
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 7, 2024 | November 11, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 6 | May 14, 2026 | June 18, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
October 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
October 14, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
October 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The family meet a formidable new arrival, Lady Imelda Hansen. |
May 14, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Adella becomes increasingly resentful of Liza and plays a cruel prank on her. |
May 21, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Adella spies a romantic moment between Liza and Edward, leaving her feeling betrayed. |
May 28, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 7, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 18, 2026 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | at 21:00:00 |