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THE HARDACRES S2 - Thur 14/5 ch5 9pm - TV PACE. NO SPOILERS

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Blondeshavemorefun · 04/05/2026 18:08

Yah. Hardacres is back for s2

This time on a Thur - was Monday s1

Now starts May 14th Thur

S1 is here if you haven’t seen go and watch and be ready to join us a week Thur

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/5177412-the-hardacres-mon-9pm-ch5-tv-pace-no-spoilers

The synopsis for season 2 says: "Following the smash-hit first series, which followed the Hardacre family as they navigated their rise from poverty to staggering wealth and the unexpected twists and turns that money brought

the new season charts the Hardacres as they settle into Hardacre Hall and turn their attention to reshaping the world around them… with all the ambition, friction, and fallout that entails."

There’s also a new enemy for the family to contend with: Lady Imelda Hansen (played by A Very British Scandal's Michele Dotrice), the mother of their neighbour Emma.

"It’s 1895, and modernity is arriving at Hardacre Hall – bringing with it electricity, new ideas and new relationships," the official synopsis teases.

It continues: "Hungry for new challenges, Mary champions adult education, while Sam takes steps amid a looming recession to expand the family business.

Not least while wondering if Joe is truly ready to take the reins.

"A chance encounter starts an intense romance for Liza. Harry’s passion for education is reignited with the help of a new tutor, and Joe embraces married life with Betsy."

Returning cast members include Claire Cooper and Liam McMahon, who are reprising their roles as Mary and Sam Hardacre.

Julie Graham will also be back as Mary's mother, Ma, alongside Adam Little, Shannon Lavelle, and Zak Ford-Williams, who will reprise their roles as the Hardacre children Joe, Liza, and Harry, respectively.

Other returning faces include Holly Sturton, Cathy Belton, Owen Roe, Ingrid Craigie, and Sarah Agha.

Meanwhile, other new additions to the cast alongside Dotrice include Niall McNamee (Saipan) as Edward Blackwood, and Edward Mitchell (Justice League) as Arthur Lewis.

THE HARDACRES - mon 9pm ch5 - TV PACE. NO SPOILERS | Mumsnet

The Hardacres is a sweeping rags to riches story that  follows the lives, loves and fortunes of the working class Hardacre family as th...

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/5177412-the-hardacres-mon-9pm-ch5-tv-pace-no-spoilers

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JadeSeahorse · 04/05/2026 18:12

Thanks for the heads up Blondes as I hadn't spotted this return. 👍

CurbsideProphet · 04/05/2026 18:12

I really enjoyed series 1. Vaguely remember the plot 😀 I'm hoping they do a decent "previously" at the start of episode 1 to refresh my memory!

Blondeshavemorefun · 04/05/2026 19:17

I hope they do a recap

here is last episode recap s 1 e6

https://reelmockery.com/the-hardacres-series-1-episode-6-finale-recap/

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Blondeshavemorefun · 04/05/2026 19:18

JadeSeahorse · 04/05/2026 18:12

Thanks for the heads up Blondes as I hadn't spotted this return. 👍

I literally saw the end of it advertised as I turned tv on and saw it pop up on the corner of tv saying 14 may

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cjcghana · 04/05/2026 19:25

Thanks Blondes

Blondeshavemorefun · 04/05/2026 21:16

I know it’s not for a week or so but gets in my planner and on my threads I’m on

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Blondeshavemorefun · 14/05/2026 12:32

Starts tonight 9pm

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Blondeshavemorefun · 14/05/2026 19:27

Recap of e6 from s2 to refresh memories

https://reelmockery.com/the-hardacres-series-1-episode-6-finale-recap/

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macaroon8 · 14/05/2026 21:12

Might be my telly but the colours of the outfits and the furnishing look super bright/brash. And a bit overly blown

Blondeshavemorefun · 14/05/2026 21:21

Looks ok to me

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Blondeshavemorefun · 14/05/2026 22:42

And there was me thinking Emma’s mummy was nice …….

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macaroon8 · 14/05/2026 22:48

Love Michelle Dotrice.

Clawdy · 15/05/2026 16:19

Enjoyed that first episode - that surprise at the end when Michelle D showed her true character!

Blondeshavemorefun · 15/05/2026 18:22

Yes she wasn’t nice. That’s where Emma gets it from

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purpleme12 · 16/05/2026 18:35

Has anyone seen the whole series?

The guidance for future episodes says 'contains adult themes'

Unsure what the themes are. Thinking about my 12 year old

Blondeshavemorefun · 16/05/2026 20:35

Not on my thread @purpleme12 🙀😘

tho I would say that s1 was ok for 12yrs so assume s2 would be similar

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Blondeshavemorefun · 16/05/2026 20:37

Google says

The British period drama series The Hardacres is officially rated 12 by the BBFC in the UK and TV-PG/M in international streaming markets. 1, 2, 3]
The rating is primarily due to moderate violence, mild profanity, and mild sexual references: 1, 2]

  • Violence & Threat: Features fist fights, knife threats from thieves, and a man being kneed in the groin.
  • Sex & Nudity: Contains only mild sex references, though one episode features a man making unwanted advances on a woman.
  • Language: Includes a few instances of mild profanity (such as 'bastard', 'bloody', 'hell', and 'God')
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purpleme12 · 16/05/2026 20:47

Yes but it was the 'adult themes' in the future episodes that I was wondering about. That's why I was asking if anyone had seen the whole thing. Usually on these threads there's people who binged!

Blondeshavemorefun · 16/05/2026 21:53

True. We haven’t had a binged yet. Maybe you can’t. Know some on ch 5 you can’t

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purpleme12 · 16/05/2026 22:02

You can
Channel 5 have started putting them all on now

Financegoddess · 16/05/2026 22:06

I’ve binged. There’s no sexual content- it’s more immoral and illegal thoughts of the time it’s set

purpleme12 · 16/05/2026 22:10

Thanks

Think I'll probably watch it with her

Blondeshavemorefun · 17/05/2026 09:26

Financegoddess · 16/05/2026 22:06

I’ve binged. There’s no sexual content- it’s more immoral and illegal thoughts of the time it’s set

Now I am intrigued

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Financegoddess · 17/05/2026 11:14

Blondeshavemorefun · 17/05/2026 09:26

Now I am intrigued

Check out what law changed in 1967…

Blondeshavemorefun · 17/05/2026 12:08

Financegoddess · 17/05/2026 11:14

Check out what law changed in 1967…

Ah. I understand

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