The Hardacres is returning for a second series on Channel 5, which will continue the story of the Yorkshire family.
Adapted from the novel series by CL Skelton, the first series of the programme aired in 2024.
It followed the Hardacre family as they established themselves as herring merchants before being catapulted into high society.
The second series sees them continuing to find their feet after rising from poverty to wealth, while also navigating the shifting world in 1895.
A synopsis for the show reads: "Mary and Sam embrace wealth and opportunity, but their children begin forging identities that challenge expectations.
"Mary champions adult education for dock workers, while Sam expands the family business amid a looming recession, uncertain if Joe is ready to succeed him.
"Determined to prove himself, Joe’s impulsive choices threaten his future.
"Liza, recovering from romantic disappointment, is swept up by a chance encounter with a handsome stranger, while Harry’s plans to abandon school are transformed by an inspiring new tutor.
"Ma forms an unexpected bond but as some relationships blossom, others are strained.
"As tensions rise, Lady Imelda Hansen arrives at the Fitzherbert’s home with a dangerous agenda, forcing the Hardacres to unite or risk losing everything."
Ahead of the second series airing, Claire Cooper and Julie Graham discussed the relationship between Mary and Ma Hardacre with the Radio Times.
Julie shared: "Mother and daughter relationships are complicated.
"I never believe mother-daughter relationships where they’re all nice with each other and supportive.
"It’s just b*******.
"So I love the tensions between Ma and Mary."
Claire added: "This time around, we’re more agreeable but we haven’t lost that bite.
"We’re still spicy with each other."
Julie then said: "Whenever we can, we find little moments where we can really get on each other’s nerves.
"Similarly, when we find the emotion of it as well, it’s really special.
"Claire and I are friends but I do feel like I’m her mother sometimes."
The Hardacres series 2 full cast list
- Claire Cooper as Mary Hardacre
- Liam McMahon as Sam Hardacre
- Julie Graham as Ma
- Adam Little as Joe Hardacre
- Shannon Lavelle as Liza Hardacre
- Zak Ford-Williams as Harry Hardacre
- Michele Dotrice as Lady Imelda Hansen
- Holly Sturton as Lady Adella Fitzherbert
- Cathy Belton as Lady Emma Fitzherbert
- Owen Roe as Lord George Fitzherbert
- Sarah Agha as Betsy Temple Hardacre
- Taheen Modak as Callum Saunders
- Edward Mitchell as Arthur Lewis
- Ingrid Craigie as Mrs Dryden
- Mark Doherty as Beesley
- Ella Maria Carmen as Maggie
- Niall McNamee as Edward Blackwood
- Paula Wolfenden as Mrs Henderson
- Norma Sheahan as Mrs Harris
- Jack Weise as Jack
- Charis Agbonlahor as Franny
- Chris McHallem as Dr Kelly
- Conor Rowlett as Joshua Calder
- Brendan Dempsey as Mr Selby
- Peter Ormond as Donald Willis
- Paul Tylak as Bartholomew Balfor
- Jamie Yeats-O’Neill as Albert
- Kathleen Warner Yeates as Agatha Devon
- Claire O’Donovan as Caroline Devon
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When will The Hardacres series 2 be on TV?
The first episode of the second series of The Hardacres will air at 9pm on Thursday, May 14 on Channel 5.
After that, the remaining five episodes will air in the same timeslot over the next few weeks.
Episodes will also become available to watch on the Channel 5 player.
Will you be watching the second series of The Hardacres? Let us know in the comments.
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