TV series
A Tale of Two Cities
1980, English, on BBC One. Created by Barry Letts.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Part 8
Aired 23 November 1980
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Barry LettsCreator
- Paul ShelleyCharles Darnay / Sydney Carton · 8 ep
- Ralph MichaelDr Alexandre Manette · 8 ep
- Sally OsborneLucie Manette · 8 ep
- Vivien MerchantMiss Pross · 8 ep
- Nigel StockJarvis Lorry · 7 ep
- Stephen YardleyErnest Defarge · 7 ep
- Judy ParfittThérèse Defarge · 7 ep
- Eric MasonJacques Three · 6 ep
- David CollingsJohn Barsad · 5 ep
- Peter CleallJerry Cruncher · 5 ep
- Michael HalseyJacques One · 5 ep
- Brian GrellisJacques Two · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 October 1980
- Last aired
- 23 November 1980
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- U
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What A Tale of Two Cities is based on
A Tale of Two Cities is adapted from a novel.
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A Tale of Two Cities: quick answers
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How many seasons of A Tale of Two Cities are there?
A Tale of Two Cities has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is A Tale of Two Cities finished?
Yes. A Tale of Two Cities ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is A Tale of Two Cities on?
A Tale of Two Cities isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
A Tale of Two Cities parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Tale of Two Cities is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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Who created A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities was created by Barry Letts and stars Paul Shelley, Ralph Michael, Sally Osborne.
What is A Tale of Two Cities based on?
A Tale of Two Cities is adapted from a novel.