Good Omens Hard Times (Season 1, Episode 3)
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TV Episode | 57 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Good Omens

Hard Times (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 57 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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.

Showrunner

Neil Gaiman

Director

Douglas Mackinnon

Writers

Terry Pratchett (based on the book by) | Neil Gaiman (based on the book by) (created for television by) (written for television by)

Producers

Tim Bradley | Phil Collinson | Josh Dynevor | Paul Frift | Neil Gaiman

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated May 31, 2019

Release date

May 31, 2019 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 8 wins & 16 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
39 cast members

Name	Known for
Frances McDormand God (voice) God (voice) See fewer	Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Michael Sheen Aziraphale Aziraphale See fewer	Masters of Sex (2013)
David Tennant Crowley Crowley See fewer	Doctor Who (2005)
Adam Bond Jesus Jesus See fewer	Finding Jesus: Faith. Fact. Forgery. (2015)
Lindiwe Dim Roman Bartender Roman Bartender See fewer	Pusha Pressa Phanda (2021)
Adam Colborne Richard Burbage Richard Burbage See fewer	Ted Lasso (2020)
Jackie Clune Oyster Woman Oyster Woman See fewer	The Bill (1984)
Reece Shearsmith William Shakespeare William Shakespeare See fewer	The League of Gentlemen (1999)
Joe Vaz Jean-Claude the Executioner (as Joe Vas) Jean-Claude the Executioner (as Joe Vas) See fewer	The Watch (2020)
Steve Pemberton Mr. Glozier Mr. Glozier See fewer	The League of Gentlemen (1999)
Mark Gatiss Mr. Harmony Mr. Harmony See fewer	The League of Gentlemen (1999)
Niamh Walsh Greta Kleinschmidt Greta Kleinschmidt See fewer	The Sandman (2022)
Agatha Elwes Sally Sally See fewer	SeaView (2021)
Bailey Patrick Spike Spike See fewer	Bodyguard (2018)
Scott Arthur Young Shadwell Young Shadwell See fewer	Steeltown Murders (2023)
Sam Taylor Buck Adam Young Adam Young See fewer	Medici (2016)
Adria Arjona Anathema Device Anathema Device See fewer	Father of the Bride (2022)
Jack Whitehall Newton Pulsifer Newton Pulsifer See fewer	Jungle Cruise (2021)
Michael McKean Witchfinder Sergeant Shadwell Witchfinder Sergeant Shadwell See fewer	This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Jon Hamm Archangel Gabriel Archangel Gabriel See fewer	Mad Men (2007)
Doon Mackichan Archangel Michael Archangel Michael See fewer	The Day Today (1994)
Gloria Obianyo Uriel Uriel See fewer	Dune: Part One (2021)
Paul Chahidi Sandalphon Sandalphon See fewer	The Death of Stalin (2017)
Bill Paterson R P Tyler (Tadfield Neighbourhood Watch) R P Tyler (Tadfield Neighbourhood Watch) See fewer	The Witches (1990)
Miranda Richardson Madame Tracy Madame Tracy See fewer	The Crying Game (1992)
Rowan Polonski Waiter Waiter See fewer	Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
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Simon Merrells International Express Man International Express Man See fewer	Spartacus (2010)
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Nicolle Smartt Hortense Hortense See fewer	Upon the Edge (2022)
Nathan Amzi Smythe Smythe See fewer	Good Omens (2019)
Mark Cameron Power Station Manager Power Station Manager See fewer	The Damned United (2009)
Simon Murray Minister of State for Energy Minister of State for Energy See fewer	Good Omens (2019)
Ollie Dog Dog See fewer	Dead Dog (2001)
Phelim Kelly Cafe Customer (uncredited) Cafe Customer (uncredited) See fewer	Howl (I) (2015)
Michael van Koetsveld Rambler (uncredited) Rambler (uncredited) See fewer	One Life (2023)
Andy Willis Cricketer (uncredited) Cricketer (uncredited) See fewer	Britain from Above (2008)