Les Misérables

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.

First Air Date: 2018-12-30

Last Air Date: 2019-02-03

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Dominic West as Jean Valjean
David Oyelowo as Javert
Adeel Akhtar as Thénardier
Emma Fielding as Nicolette
David Bradley as Gillenormand
Enzo Cilenti as Rivette
Lorcan Cranitch as Prefect of Police
Olivia Colman as Madame Thénardier
Erin Kellyman as Éponine
Donald Sumpter as Mabeuf

Seasons

Miniseries (2018)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2018-12-30)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2019-01-06)

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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2019-01-13)

Manipulated by Javert, Jean Valjean is ready to turn himself in, but he makes a promise to Fantine that changes everything.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2019-01-20)

Jean Valjean worries when Cosette meets a young man. The Thenardiers plot their revenge.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2019-01-27)

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.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2019-02-03)

The revolutionaries fight on. Jean Valjean is conflicted over Marius and Cosette's love and seeks Marius at the barricade. Javert confronts Valjean.