Series synopsis
Les Misérables is a French drama war & politics television series that premiered on BBC One on December 30, 2018. It ended on February 3, 2019. It was created by Josée Dayan. It stars Dominic West, David Oyelowo, Erin Kellyman and Adeel Akhtar.
Set against the background of the French Revolution and based on Victor Hugo's classic novel this is the story of Jean Valjean who is sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread and is released after nineteen years. He meets and cares for a beautiful but poverty-stricken young girl named Fantine who has daughter Cosette. After Fantine's death Valjean brings Cosette up but he is haunted by Javert - a policeman whose search for Valjean has become an obsession.
Premise
Set against the background of the French Revolution and based on Victor Hugo's classic novel this is the story of Jean Valjean who is sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread and is released after nineteen years. He meets and cares for a beautiful but poverty-stricken young girl named Fantine who has daughter Cosette. After Fantine's death Valjean brings Cosette up but he is haunted by Javert - a policeman whose search for Valjean has become an obsession.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dominic West as Jean Valjean
- David Oyelowo as Javert
- Erin Kellyman as Éponine
- Adeel Akhtar as Thénardier
- Johnny Flynn as Felix Tholomyès
- Derek Jacobi as Bishop Myriel
- Matthew Steer as Blachevelle
- Reece Ritchie as Fameuil
Supporting cast
- Ayoola Smart as Zéphine
- Liz Carr as Fantine's Concierge
- Ashley Artus as Gendarme
- Hayley Carmichael as Madame Magliore
- Ann Firbank as Old Lady
- Henry Lawfull as Petit Gervais
- Henry Lloyd-Hughes as Col. Pontmercy
- Charlotte Dylan as Favorite
- Kathryn Hunter as Madame Victurnien
- Lily Newmark as Sophie
- Erin Doherty as Fabienne
- James Garnon as Bamatabois
Guest cast
- Johnny Flynn as Felix Tholomyès
- Derek Jacobi as Bishop Myriel
- Matthew Steer as Blachevelle
- Reece Ritchie as Fameuil
- Ayoola Smart as Zéphine
- Liz Carr as Fantine's Concierge
- Ashley Artus as Gendarme
- Hayley Carmichael as Madame Magliore
- Ann Firbank as Old Lady
- Henry Lawfull as Petit Gervais
- Henry Lloyd-Hughes as Col. Pontmercy
- Charlotte Dylan as Favorite
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 30, 2018 | February 3, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 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. |
December 30, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
January 6, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Manipulated by Javert, Jean Valjean is ready to turn himself in, but he makes a promise to Fantine that changes everything. |
January 13, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 30, 2018 |
| Last aired | February 3, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |