
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…
TV-PG • Drama • Series • 1980 • 1 season
Starring: Paul Shelley, Ralph Michael, Sally Osborne
Created by: Barry Letts
S1 E1 - Part 1
Lucie Manette travels to pre-revolutionary France to find her father who she assumed was dead.
Oct 5, 1980 • 26m
S1 E2 - Part 2
Lucie appears to vouch for French émigré Charles Darnay, who is charged with high treason.
Oct 12, 1980 • 25m
S1 E3 - Part 3
Darnay is acquitted and Stryver informs Carton of his intentions regarding Lucie.
Oct 19, 1980 • 22m
S1 E4 - Part 4
Carton reveals his true feelings to Lucie and Barsad makes an unwelcome reappearance.
Oct 26, 1980 • 24m
S1 E5 - Part 5
In London, Manette suffers a relapse. Meanwhile, in Paris, the Bastille is stormed.
Nov 2, 1980 • 21m
S1 E6 - Part 6
On receipt of Gabelle's letter, Darnay returns to Paris during the Reign of Terror.
Nov 9, 1980 • 19m
S1 E7 - Part 7
Darnay is released from prison, thanks to Manette's influence.
Nov 16, 1980 • 25m
S1 E8 - Part 8
The day of Darnay's execution arrives and, with Barsard's assistance, Carton visits him.
Nov 23, 1980 • 22m
A Tale of Two Cities
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.
TV-PG • Drama • TV Series • 1980