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The Hardacres

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Mollygo Mon 16-Sept-24 11:47:46

Anyone planning to watch this series, coming soon on Channel 5.
I read the books Hardacre and Hardacre’s Luck by C L Skelton years ago and they’re still on my bookshelf.
I’m just debating whether to reread them before watching.

Calendargirl Tue 29-Oct-24 21:42:07

Just watched this week’s episode.

That was more like it!

A bit of proper drama, much more realistic.

Calendargirl Wed 13-Nov-24 07:13:19

Just watched the final episode last night.

I thought it had picked up considerably the last few weeks.

Happy endings all round.

Do you think they will wring another series out of it?

MissInterpreted Wed 13-Nov-24 07:24:07

We quite enjoyed it, I have to say. I was reading something yesterday which said they hadn't decided whether there will be a second series or not.

Clawdy Wed 13-Nov-24 08:04:06

Hope there is a second series, it was a nice relaxing watch and for once I didn't recognise most of the actors. Nice to see some new faces.

Curlywhirly Wed 13-Nov-24 08:48:02

I thought it was really corny at first, but it's definitely picked up. Quite enjoying it now.

Primrose53 Wed 13-Nov-24 09:50:58

I enjoyed it and hope there’s another series. As someone else says, it IS nice to see new faces. The only face I recognised was Ma. Loved her scenes with the gamekeeper.
I can’t imagine Joe’s marriage will be successful despite him claiming he loves his pregnant wife.

TwiceAsNice Wed 13-Nov-24 15:14:02

Watched the last episode last night. It got better with each instalment. I’ve really liked it especially the actress playing the mother. I hope there’s a second series as I would have liked to have seen something of the wedding and what happens next

Primrose53 Wed 13-Nov-24 19:17:43

TwiceAsNice

Watched the last episode last night. It got better with each instalment. I’ve really liked it especially the actress playing the mother. I hope there’s a second series as I would have liked to have seen something of the wedding and what happens next

Yes, that’s Julie Graham. She has been in loads of plays and TV progs. I remember her most from At Home With The Braithwaites. She was also in a wartime drama not that long ago. Really good actress.

V3ra Wed 13-Nov-24 19:28:04

I've enjoyed Hardacre, I'm not a fan of gritty dramas and horrible people doing nasty things to each other.
There's enough of that on the news unfortunately, I don't need it as entertainment.

I'd like to see another series, there were a lot of "endings" that were only just "beginnings" in the last episode.

Cossy Thu 14-Nov-24 11:12:54

I’m going to give it a go too, I’ve liked the trailers

Wyllow3 Thu 14-Nov-24 11:20:07

A pleasant light watch: yes to a second series.

ginny Thu 14-Nov-24 13:29:20

V3ra

I've enjoyed Hardacre, I'm not a fan of gritty dramas and horrible people doing nasty things to each other.
There's enough of that on the news unfortunately, I don't need it as entertainment.

It doesn’t worry me too much if the details aren’t fully correct. It’s not a documentary.
I hope there is a second series.

Grannynannywanny Thu 14-Nov-24 20:08:11

I watched the final episode last night and I’m glad I stuck with it as it grew on me. I hope there will be a second series. It’s a pleasant hour of escapism.