Miniseries

Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.

Episodes

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Episode 126 min1980-10-05

Part 1

Lucie Manette travels to pre-revolutionary France to find her father who she assumed was dead.

Episode 225 min1980-10-12

Part 2

Lucie appears to vouch for French émigré Charles Darnay, who is charged with high treason.

Episode 322 min1980-10-19

Part 3

Darnay is acquitted and Stryver informs Carton of his intentions regarding Lucie.

Episode 424 min1980-10-26

Part 4

Carton reveals his true feelings to Lucie and Barsad makes an unwelcome reappearance.

Episode 521 min1980-11-02

Part 5

In London, Manette suffers a relapse. Meanwhile, in Paris, the Bastille is stormed.

Episode 619 min1980-11-09

Part 6

On receipt of Gabelle's letter, Darnay returns to Paris during the Reign of Terror.

Episode 725 min1980-11-16

Part 7

Darnay is released from prison, thanks to Manette's influence.

Episode 822 min1980-11-23

Part 8

The day of Darnay's execution arrives and, with Barsard's assistance, Carton visits him.

Season Cast

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Cast

Paul Shelley

Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton

Ralph Michael

Dr Alexandre Manette

Sally Osborne

Lucie Manette

Vivien Merchant

Miss Pross

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