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A Tale of Two Cities (1980)

Latest Episode

22 min

Season 1 • Episode 8

Latest

Part 8

Nov 23, 1980

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

Overview

Drama

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.

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based on novel or bookresurrectiondual roleminiseriessacrifice
Barry Letts

Creator

Barry Letts

First AiredOct 5, 1980
StatusEnded
Seasons1·Episodes8
BBC One

Top Cast

Paul Shelley

Paul Shelley

Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton

Ralph Michael

Ralph Michael

Dr Alexandre Manette

Vivien Merchant

Vivien Merchant

Miss Pross

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BBC 1 trailer 5th October 1980 leading into a tale of 2 cities

BBC 1 trailer 5th October 1980 leading into a tale of 2 cities

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