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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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Blondeshavemorefun · 17/05/2026 20:51

Recap e1

https://reelmockery.com/the-hardacres-series-2-episode-1-recap/amp/

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JewelleryCat · 18/05/2026 14:38

I thought it started this week, not last week so I’ve just caught up on the first episode. I liked seeing them riding the bicycles, I didn’t think they were that new an invention though, not like the electricity. I hope they can make it with the general stores

Blondeshavemorefun · 21/05/2026 18:47

E2 tonight

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Blondeshavemorefun · 22/05/2026 10:12

Did no one watch ?

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JewelleryCat · 22/05/2026 10:20

Yes I watched Blondes, just forgot to comment. I’m wondering if the writers are making it so we will think Harry and his teacher might get together and poor Sam, I wonder what’s happened. Maybe something with his heart? I don’t know what Lady Imelda’s game is but she doesn’t like that the Hardacres came into money rather than being born into it

Blondeshavemorefun · 22/05/2026 12:55

Well I did think he might have a kiss etc with his teacher

teacher isn’t supportive

and yes why does she hate ma so much

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Blondeshavemorefun · 22/05/2026 23:17

Recap e2

https://reelmockery.com/the-hardacres-series-2-episode-2-recap/

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JewelleryCat · 23/05/2026 08:40

I’m wondering if Lady Imelda hates Ma and the other Hardacres because they earned their money and haven’t been born into it so they are lesser in her eyes and Ma is very straight talking

Blondeshavemorefun · 23/05/2026 08:52

Yes she doesn’t like people bettering theirselves

helping the poor to be able to read etc

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JewelleryCat · 23/05/2026 10:15

And that’s why Mary does what she does. She’s never forgotten her roots and wants to help people

Blondeshavemorefun · 23/05/2026 17:11

Indeed She’s a proper lady

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JewelleryCat · 23/05/2026 19:56

Mary will always be more of a lady than Lady Imelda or Lady Emma

purpleme12 · 26/05/2026 21:06

JewelleryCat · 22/05/2026 10:20

Yes I watched Blondes, just forgot to comment. I’m wondering if the writers are making it so we will think Harry and his teacher might get together and poor Sam, I wonder what’s happened. Maybe something with his heart? I don’t know what Lady Imelda’s game is but she doesn’t like that the Hardacres came into money rather than being born into it

I don't take the impression that Harry and his teacher might get together at all

Blondeshavemorefun · 28/05/2026 21:26

purpleme12 · 26/05/2026 21:06

I don't take the impression that Harry and his teacher might get together at all

Really ?

i def got the impression he liked him

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Blondeshavemorefun · 28/05/2026 21:26

E3 tonight

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JewelleryCat · 28/05/2026 23:14

Urgh I can’t believe I forgot again, must catch up tomorrow

JewelleryCat · 29/05/2026 11:42

Finally watched it. Very brave of Joe to get the canning machine, I’m glad Sam has pulled through but I’ve never heard of Russian flu. Spanish flu yes but not Russian flu. I think Lady Emma enjoyed teaching a lot more than she thought she would and it looks like a nice romance between Liza and Edward is blossoming

Obeseandashamed · 29/05/2026 23:49

Just watched the first 2 episodes … so glad it’s back as I was in need of a light hearted easy watch.

Blondeshavemorefun · 30/05/2026 16:01

I love this. Easy watching and a bit of romance Liza and Edward. I hope her jealous friend doesn’t mention it and ‘ruin’ her reputation

tho looks like be may pop the question

good that jos gamble took off

Mrs D does have a heart of gold considering how she was in s1

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Blondeshavemorefun · 30/05/2026 16:03

E3 recap

https://reelmockery.com/the-hardacres-series-2-episode-3-recap/

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OrlandointheWilderness · 30/05/2026 23:21

I’m so sorry if it’s already been mentioned - I came on here out of desperation!
has anyone else noticed that the left hand (as you look at it) curtain tie back in the bedroom of Sam and Mary is bloody upside down!?! It’s driving me mental!!!

purpleme12 · 30/05/2026 23:30

No I don't notice things like that a lot!

Blondeshavemorefun · 01/06/2026 09:11

Ha ha @OrlandointheWilderness I def don’t notice things like that

Will look this week 😂

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Blondeshavemorefun · 04/06/2026 18:35

E4 tonight

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JewelleryCat · 04/06/2026 19:23

Now this week, I’ll watch at 9 and won’t forget!

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