A Tale of Two Cities (1980)
Synopsis
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.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Part 1
Lucie Manette travels to pre-revolutionary France to find her father who she assumed was dead.
Part 2
Lucie appears to vouch for French émigré Charles Darnay, who is charged with high treason.
Part 3
Darnay is acquitted and Stryver informs Carton of his intentions regarding Lucie.
Part 4
Carton reveals his true feelings to Lucie and Barsad makes an unwelcome reappearance.
Part 5
In London, Manette suffers a relapse. Meanwhile, in Paris, the Bastille is stormed.
Part 6
On receipt of Gabelle's letter, Darnay returns to Paris during the Reign of Terror.
Part 7
Darnay is released from prison, thanks to Manette's influence.
Part 8
The day of Darnay's execution arrives and, with Barsard's assistance, Carton visits him.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
A Tale of Two Cities
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Production
BBC
