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A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

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A Tale of Two Cities

1980- 1980

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.0(3 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

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.

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BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Paul Shelley

Paul Shelley

Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton

Ralph Michael

Ralph Michael

Dr Alexandre Manette

Sally Osborne

Lucie Manette

Vivien Merchant

Vivien Merchant

Miss Pross

Creative team

Created by: Barry Letts
Produced by: Barry Letts
James A. DeVinney

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