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Les Misérables

An epic adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel by master of the genre Andrew Davies.

Against the backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest, Les Misérables is the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict unable to escape the shadow of his past life. His future is threatened by his nemesis, the chilling police officer and former prison guard Javert, who is determined to bring him to justice.  Meanwhile Fantine, a working class woman abandoned by her rich lover, is driven to increasingly desperate measures to provide for her young daughter.  Their stories collide and as revolutionary violence ignites on the streets of Paris, Jean Valjean begins an epic journey towards self-acceptance, redemption and love.

WRITER:
Andrew Davies
DIRECTOR:
Tom Shankland
CAST:
Dominic West, David Oyelowo, Lily Collins, Adeel Akhtar, Olivia Colman, Ellie Bamber, Josh O’Connor, David Bradley, Derek Jacobi, Erin Kellyman
CREDIT:
A Lookout Point, BBC Studios production, co-produced with Masterpiece, for BBC One.

“A masterful adaptation.”

THE TIMES

“Simply electric.”

THE GUARDIAN

“Once in a while, a television drama comes along that you simply don’t want to end. Andrew Davies’ superb adaptation of Les Misérables falls squarely into that category.”

THE I

AWARDS:

 

RTS, Special Effects, Nominee

BAFTA Wales, Writer, Nominee

C21 Awards, Mini-series, Nominee

BFDG, Production Design, Drama, Nominee

Shanghai TV Festival, Foreign TV Film/Miniseries

Broadcast Tech Innovation, Audio Post Production (scripted), Winner

NTA, Drama, Nominee

TV Times, Actress – Olivia Colman, Nominee

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