TV series
Les Misérables
Overview
France, 1815. Jean Valjean, a common thief, is released from prison after having lived a hell in life for 19 years, but a small mistake puts the law again on his trail. Ruthless Inspector Javert pursues him thorough years, driven by a twisted sense of justice, while Valjean reforms himself, thrives and dedicates his life to good deeds. In 1832, while the revolution ravages the streets of Paris, Valjean and Javert cross their paths for the last time.
Details
- First air date
- 2018-12-30
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 6 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- BBC One
- Production
- Lookout Point, Masterpiece, GMT Productions, Sat.1, DD Productions
- Country
- FR, GB
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Dominic West as Jean Valjean
- David Oyelowo as Javert
- Adeel Akhtar as Thénardier
- Emma Fielding as Nicolette
- David Bradley as Gillenormand
- Enzo Cilenti as Rivette
- Lorcan Cranitch as Prefect of Police
- Olivia Colman as Madame Thénardier
- Erin Kellyman as Éponine
- Donald Sumpter as Mabeuf
- Turlough Convery as Grantaire
- Archie Madekwe as Courfeyrac
Creators and crew
- Bethan Jones - Executive Producer
- Mona Qureshi - Executive Producer
- Andrew Davies - Executive Producer
- Dominic West - Executive Producer
- Simon Vaughan - Executive Producer
- Eurydice Gysel - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1
In war-torn France, convict Jean Valjean and seamstress Fantine must decide their futures. Valjean's past continues to haunt him. Fantine meets the love of her life.
Episode 2
Fantine leaves Paris to find work and must make a heartbreaking decision. Jean Valjean has forged a new identity, and Javert is determined to catch him out.
Episode 3
Manipulated by Javert, Jean Valjean is ready to turn himself in, but he makes a promise to Fantine that changes everything.
Episode 4
Jean Valjean worries when Cosette meets a young man. The Thenardiers plot their revenge.
Episode 5
Paris is on the brink of revolt. Javert remains obsessed by the pursuit of Jean Valjean. Anxious Valjean makes a plan. Marius makes a promise to Cosette.
Episode 6
The revolutionaries fight on. Jean Valjean is conflicted over Marius and Cosette's love and seeks Marius at the barricade. Javert confronts Valjean.
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