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Clayhanger (1976)

Drama

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.

IMDb rating
8.3 (69 votes)
Seasons
1
Language
EN
Type
TV series

Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (1976)

7.50 avg 26 episodes 7.5 → 7.7

Ep 1: 7.5 · 11 votesEp 2: 7.4 · 8 votesEp 3: 6.9 · 8 votesEp 4: 7.1 · 8 votesEp 5: 7.0 · 8 votesEp 6: 7.1 · 8 votesEp 7: 7.0 · 8 votesEp 8: 7.4 · 7 votesEp 9: 7.4 · 7 votesEp 10: 7.4 · 7 votesEp 11: 7.8 · 6 votesEp 12: 7.7 · 6 votesEp 13: 8.2 · 6 votesEp 14: 8.0 · 6 votesEp 15: 8.1 · 7 votesEp 16: 8.0 · 6 votesEp 17: 7.5 · 6 votesEp 18: 7.7 · 6 votesEp 19: 7.6 · 5 votesEp 20: 7.7 · 6 votesEp 21: 7.3 · 6 votesEp 22: 7.2 · 6 votesEp 23: 7.5 · 6 votesEp 24: 7.5 · 6 votesEp 25: 7.2 · 6 votesEp 26: 7.7 · 6 votes
Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Last of a Schoolboy7.511
2The Architect7.48
3Hilda6.98
4The Five Towns Chronicle and Turnhill Guardian7.18
5Sin and Romance7.08
6Escape to Bleakridge7.18
7Centenary7.08
8Taking a Share7.47
9Brighton7.47
10Marriage7.47
11Love7.86
12Punishment7.76
13Laid Aside8.26
14The Glorious Jubilee8.06
15The Chain Is Broken8.17
16The Adventure8.06
17Epidemic7.56
18The Exquisite Burden7.76
19Possessions7.65
20A Musical Evening7.76
21The Orgreave Calamity7.36
22Dartmoor7.26
23Prisoners7.56
24Fall from Glory7.56
25Death and Dreams7.26
26The Discovery7.76