Set during the French Revolution, this timeless Dickens tale of romance, sacrifice, and tyranny finds a noble hero torn between improving society and self-advancement.
- Drama
- Year 1980
- 1 Season
Set during the French Revolution, this timeless Dickens tale of romance, sacrifice, and tyranny finds a noble hero torn between improving society and self-advancement.
- Year: 1980
E1 • Episode 1
Lucie Manette travels to pre-revolutionary France to find her father who she assumed was dead.
E2 • Episode 2
Lucie appears to vouch for French émigré Charles Darnay, who is charged with high treason.
E3 • Episode 3
Darney is acquitted and Mr. Stryver tells Carton of his intentions regarding Lucie Manette.
E4 • Episode 4
Carton reveals his true feelings to Lucie and Barsad makes an unwelcome reappearance.
E5 • Episode 5
In London, Dr Manette suffers a relapse. Meanwhile in Paris, the Bastille is stormed.
E6 • Episode 6
On receipt of Gabelle's letter, Darnay returns to Paris during the Reign of Terror.
E7 • Episode 7
Darnay is released from prison thanks to Dr Manette's influence.
E8 • Episode 8
The day of Darnay's execution arrives and with Barsard's assistance, Carton visits him.
- Cast
Paul Shelley
Charles Darnay
Ralph Michael
Doctor Manette
Sally Osborne
Lucie Manette
Vivien Merchant
Miss Pross
Nigel Stock
Jarvis Lorry
Judy Parfitt
Madame Defarge
Stephen Yardley
Defarge
