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Encouraged by her father, Louisa Gradgrind reluctantly accepts Bounderby's marriage proposal. Enter Capt. James Harthouse, a glib Parliamentarian offering Louisa relief from her loveless household. Meanwhile, Bounderby unfairly fires the honest Stephen Blackpool, who resolves to build a new life elsewhere. Before Stephen leaves, Louisa pays him a visit, and her brother Tom throws him a lifeline.

Episode credited cast:
Patrick Allen Patrick Allen - Thomas Gradgrind
Rosalie Crutchley Rosalie Crutchley - Mrs. Sparsit
Michelle Dibnah Michelle Dibnah - Sissy Jupe
Alan Dobie Alan Dobie - Stephen Blackpool
Patrick Durkin Patrick Durkin - Slackbridge
Barbara Ewing Barbara Ewing - Rachael
Sean Flanagan Sean Flanagan - Bitzer
Edward Fox Edward Fox - Capt. James Harthouse
Ursula Howells Ursula Howells - Mrs. Gradgrind
Peter Martin Peter Martin - Waiter
Bert Oxley Bert Oxley - Chairman
Jacqueline Tong Jacqueline Tong - Louisa Gradgrind
Don Troedson Don Troedson - Mill Owner
Timothy West Timothy West - Josiah Bounderby
Richard Wren Richard Wren - Tom Gradgrind
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