Hard Times 

We follow Aziraphale and Crowley's friendship across the ages. Meanwhile, in the present day, Agnes Nutter's descendant Anathema arrives in Tadfield on her own mission to save the world.

Director:

Douglas Mackinnon

Writers:

Terry Pratchett (based on the book by), Neil Gaiman (based on the book by)

Stars:

Frances McDormand, Michael Sheen, Adria Arjona

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Frances McDormand	...	Narrator / God (voice)
Michael Sheen	...	Aziraphale
Adria Arjona	...	Anathema Device
David Tennant	...	Crowley
Lindiwe Dim	...	Roman Bartender
Adam Colborne	...	Richard Burbage / Hamlet
Jackie Clune	...	Oyster Woman
Reece Shearsmith	...	William Shakespeare
Joe Vaz	...	Executioner Jean-Claude (as Joe Vas)
Steve Pemberton	...	Mr. Glozier
Sam Taylor Buck	...	Adam Young
Mark Gatiss	...	Mr. Harmony
Niamh Walsh	...	Greta Kleinschmidt
Agatha Elwes	...	Sally
Bailey Patrick	...	Spike

Storyline

We follow Aziraphale and Crowley's friendship across the ages. Meanwhile, in the present day, Agnes Nutter's descendant Anathema arrives in Tadfield on her own mission to save the world.

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Plot Keywords:

horse shoe hanging above a door | breaking a plate in anger | eyes glowing red | pet dog | ginger tabby cat | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

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Did You Know?

Trivia

In every scene in which Wensleydale (Alfie Taylor) speaks, he uses the word 'actually.'

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Goofs

In 1601, Crowley opens a door and walks towards Aziraphale (with no Shakespeare to be seen). In the next shot, Crowley has disappeared, the door is shut, and Shakespeare is present. In the following shot, the door is left open again, and Crowley has completed his walk towards Aziraphale.

IRAAG: The scene changes are from different angles, shown by Crowley coming from behind Aziraphale and the scene change looking at Az's side.

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Quotes

Aziraphale: Well, I suppose I should say thank you, for the, uh, rescue.
Crowley: Don't say that. If my people hear I rescued an angel, I'll be the one in trouble. And my lot do not send rude notes!

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Crazy Credits

The opening credits are postponed until 28 minutes into the episode, about halfway through the run time.

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Connections

Spoofs Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

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Soundtracks

Hound Dog
(uncredited)
Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

User Reviews

10/10

This episode is absolutely brilliant. Definitely ten stars.

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 May 2019 (USA)

Filming Locations:

West London Film Studios, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

57 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1