Episode 1
In Victor Hugo's epic tale, ex-prisoner Jean Valjean begins a new life as the Mayor of Montreuil. Starring Joss Ackland.
France 1815: Jean Valjean - sentenced to 19 years hard labour for stealing a loaf of bread - is finally released from prison.
Given shelter by the kind-hearted Bishop of Digne, he's tempted to carry out one more criminal act.
Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice.
Starring Joss Ackland, Roger Allam and David Schofield.
Omnibus of episodes 1 to 5 of 25.
Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan.
Victor Hugo... Joss Ackland
Jean Valjean .... Roger Allam
Inspector Javert ...David Schofield
Bishop Myriel... David De Keyser
Thenardier ... Henry Goodman
Mme Thenardier ... Jane Whittenshaw
Mme Magloire ... Marlene Sidaway
Mme Victurnine ... Elizabeth Bennett
Fantine .... Emily Bruni
Petit Gervais... Daniel Hanbridge
Sister Simplice ... Carolyn Pickles
Cochepaille ... Struan Roger
Producer: Jeremy Mortimer
First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in January 2002.
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