Les Misérables (2018)

7.3 (133 votes)

1 Season

December 30, 2018

English

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Creator

Mona Qureshi, Simon Vaughan, Bethan Jones

Network

BBC One

Episodes

Episode 1

Dec 30, 2018

60 min

6.1

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

Jan 6, 2019

60 min

6.3

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

Jan 13, 2019

60 min

6.9

Manipulated by Javert, Jean Valjean is ready to turn himself in, but he makes a promise to Fantine that changes everything.

Episode 4

Jan 20, 2019

60 min

6.5

Jean Valjean worries when Cosette meets a young man. The Thenardiers plot their revenge.

Episode 5

Jan 27, 2019

60 min

6.6

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.