Miniseries
1980 · 8 episodes · 3h 4m in all
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.
Episodes
- 1
1. Part 1
5 Oct 1980 · 26 min
Lucie Manette travels to pre-revolutionary France to find her father who she assumed was dead.
- 2
2. Part 2
12 Oct 1980 · 25 min
Lucie appears to vouch for French émigré Charles Darnay, who is charged with high treason.
- 3
3. Part 3
19 Oct 1980 · 22 min
Darnay is acquitted and Stryver informs Carton of his intentions regarding Lucie.
- 4
4. Part 4
26 Oct 1980 · 24 min
Carton reveals his true feelings to Lucie and Barsad makes an unwelcome reappearance.
- 5
5. Part 5
2 Nov 1980 · 21 min
In London, Manette suffers a relapse. Meanwhile, in Paris, the Bastille is stormed.
- 6
6. Part 6
9 Nov 1980 · 19 min
On receipt of Gabelle's letter, Darnay returns to Paris during the Reign of Terror.
- 7
7. Part 7
16 Nov 1980 · 25 min
Darnay is released from prison, thanks to Manette's influence.
- 8
8. Part 8
23 Nov 1980 · 22 min
The day of Darnay's execution arrives and, with Barsard's assistance, Carton visits him.
A Tale of Two Cities Miniseries: quick answers
How many episodes are in A Tale of Two Cities Miniseries?
Miniseries of A Tale of Two Cities has 8 episodes, about 3 hours in total.
When did A Tale of Two Cities Miniseries come out?
Miniseries premiered on 5 Oct 1980.