A Tale of Two Cities

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.

Drama

Seasons

1. Part 1

Air Date: 1980-10-05

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

2. Part 2

Air Date: 1980-10-12

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

3. Part 3

Air Date: 1980-10-19

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

4. Part 4

Air Date: 1980-10-26

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

5. Part 5

Air Date: 1980-11-02

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

6. Part 6

Air Date: 1980-11-09

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

7. Part 7

Air Date: 1980-11-16

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

8. Part 8

Air Date: 1980-11-23

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

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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

1980-10-05

Episodes

8 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Paul Shelley

Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton

Ralph Michael

Dr Alexandre Manette

Sally Osborne

Lucie Manette

Vivien Merchant

Miss Pross

Videos

Production Companies

BBC