Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | Temptation | 20011231 | 20110822 (BBC7) 20130121 (BBC7) 20150518 (BBC7) 20150519 (BBC7) 20170130 (BBC7) 20170131 (BBC7) 20240930 (BBC7) 20241001 (BBC7) |  France 1815: Jean Valjean - sentenced to 19 years hard labour for stealing a loaf of bread - is finally released from prison. Given shelter by the kind-hearted Bishop of Digne, he's tempted to carry out one more criminal act. Dramatised in 25 episodes by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Inspector Javert - David Schofield Bishop Myriel - David De Keyser Mme Magloire - Marlene Sidaway Landlord - Christopher Godwin Pascal - Peter Darney Policeman 1 - Jonathan Forbes Policeman 2 - Carl Prekopp Other parts played by the cast. Producer: Jeremy Mortimer Shunned on leaving jail, Jean Valjean is tempted back into crime. Shunned on leaving jail, Jean Valjean is tempted back into crime. Dramatisation of Victor Hugo's epic novel with Joss Ackland. Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice, dramatised in 25 episodes by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan. Starring Roger Allam as Jean Valjean, Joss Ackland as Victor Hugo, David Schofield as Inspector Javert, David De Keyser as Bishop Myriel, Marlene Sidaway as Mme Magloire, Christopher Godwin as Landlord / Official 1, Peter Darney as Guard 1 / Pascal, Jonathan Forbes as Policeman 1/ Official 2/ Waggoner 2 and Carl Prekopp as Guard 2 / Policeman 2 / Waggoner 3. |
| 02 | On The Run | 20020101 | 20110823 (BBC7) 20130122 (BBC7) 20150519 (BBC7) 20150520 (BBC7) 20170131 (BBC7) 20170201 (BBC7) 20241001 (BBC7) 20241002 (BBC7) | Jean Valjean has broken the terms of his parole, and is on the run. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Bishop Myriel - David De Keyser Mme Magloire - Marlene Sidaway Fantine - Emily Bruni Daniel Hanbridge - Gervais Thenardier - Henry Goodman Mme Thenadier - Jane Whittenshaw Cosette - Sophie Shad Policeman 1 - Jonathan Forbes Policeman 2 - Carl Prekopp Director: Jeremy Mortimer Jean Valjean is on the run. Jean Valjean has broken the terms of his parole, and is on the run. Stars Joss Ackland, Roger Allam and Emily Bruni. |
| 03 | Respect | 20020102 | 20110824 (BBC7) 20130123 (BBC7) 20150520 (BBC7) 20150521 (BBC7) 20170201 (BBC7) 20170202 (BBC7) 20241002 (BBC7) 20241003 (BBC7) | Jean Valjean is now known as Monsieur Madeleine, the mayor of Montreuil Sur Mer. Dramatised by Lin Coghlan. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Inspector Javert - David Schofield Sister Simplice - Carolyn Pickles Fauchelevant - Sean Baker Fantine - Emily Bruni Child - Daniel Hanbridge Victoria - Elizabeth Bennett Dentist - Christopher Godwin Man 1 / Bamatabois - Peter Darney Man 2 / Blanard / Poissant - Ewan Bailey Elise / Woman 1 - Sarah Paul Alice / Woman 2 - Helen Longworth Director Jeremy Mortimer Jean Valjean wins respect, but life is less rosy for Fantine. Jean Valjean wins respect as the Mayor of Montreuil, but life is less rosy for Fantine. Stars Joss Ackland and Emily Bruni. |
| 04 | Fate | 20020103 | 20110825 (BBC7) 20130124 (BBC7) 20150521 (BBC7) 20150522 (BBC7) 20170202 (BBC7) 20170203 (BBC7) 20241003 (BBC7) 20241004 (BBC7) | Inspector Javert breaks the news to Monsieur Madeleine that Jean Valjean has been arrested and sent to trial in Arras. Dramatised by Lin Coghlan Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Inspector Javert - David Schofield Fantine - Emily Bruni Sister Simplice - Carolyn Pickles Judge/ Man 1 - Christopher Godwin Prosecutor - Peter Darney Scaufflaire / Doctor - Sean Baker Clerk / Bourgaillard - Carl Prekopp Boy - Jonathan Forbes Gervais - Daniel Hanbridge Bishop Myriel - David De Keyser Director: Jeremy Mortimer Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate. Poorly Fantine fears desertion, while Jean Valjean decides to let God decide his fate. Stars Joss Ackland and David Schofield. Poorly Fantine fears desertion, while Jean Valjean resolves to let God decide his fate. |
| 05 | The Truth | 20020104 | 20110826 (BBC7) 20130125 (BBC7) 20150522 (BBC7) 20150523 (BBC7) 20170203 (BBC7) 20170204 (BBC7) 20241004 (BBC7) 20241005 (BBC7) | The Mayor of Montreuil Sur Mer makes an astonishing declaration in the courtroom at Arras. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Inspector Javert - David Schofield Fantine - Emily Bruni Sister Simplice - Carolyn Pickles Judge - Christopher Godwin Prosecutor - Peter Darney Defence Lawyer - Jonathan Forbes Clerk - Carl Prekopp Printanier.... Sean Baker Chapmathieu - Ewan Bailey Cochepaille - Struan Rodger Director: Jeremy Mortimer The Mayor of Montreuil Sur Mer makes an astonishing declaration. The Mayor of Montreuil reveals his true identity, while Fantine lies dangerously ill. Stars Joss Ackland and Emily Bruni. |
| 06 | Rescue | 20020107 | 20110829 (BBC7) 20130128 (BBC7) 20150525 (BBC7) 20150526 (BBC7) 20170206 (BBC7) 20170207 (BBC7) 20241007 (BBC7) 20241008 (BBC7) | Jean Valjean is determined to rescue Fantine's child, Cosette, from a life of misery with the Thernadier family. Dramatised in 25 episodes by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan. Jean - Roger Allam Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Thenardier - Henry Goodman Mme Thenardier - Jane Whittenshaw Young Cosette - Sophie Shad Young Eponine - Connie Gurie Drinker / Tradesman - Ewan Bailey Drinker / Tradesman - Peter Darney Director: Sally Avens Jean Valjean sets out to rescue Cosette from the Thenardiers. Jean Valjean sets out to rescue Fantine's child from the clutches of the Thenardiers. Stars Joss Ackland. Jean Valjean is determined to rescue Fantine's child from a life of misery with the Thernadier family. Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice, dramatised in 25 episodes by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan. Starring Roger Allam as Jean Valjean, Joss Ackland as Victor Hugo, Henry Goodman as Thenardier, Jane Whittenshaw as Mme Thenardier, Sophie Shad as Cosette, Connie Gurie as Eponine, Ewan Bailey as Drinker 1 / Tradesman 1 and Peter Darney as Drinker 2 / Tradesman 2. Producer: Sally Avens Jean Valjean sets out to rescue Cosette from the clutches of the Thenardiers. |
| 07 | New Beginning? | 20020108 | 20110830 (BBC7) 20130129 (BBC7) 20150526 (BBC7) 20150527 (BBC7) 20170207 (BBC7) 20170208 (BBC7) 20241008 (BBC7) 20241009 (BBC7) | Jean and Cosette start a new life in Paris. But before long, Valjean's past catches up with him and they must flee for their lives. Dramatised by Lin Coghlan Jean - Roger Allam Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Inspector Javert - David Schofield Young Cosette - Sophie Shad Fauchlevant - Sean Baker Mother Superior - Marlene Sidaway Landlady - Sarah Paul Man - Peter Darney Director: Sally Avens Jean Valjean and Cosette arrive in Paris to start a new life. Jean Valjean and Cosette arrive in Paris to begin a new life, but Valjean's past catches up with him. Starring Joss Ackland. |
| 08 | The Plan | 20020109 | 20110831 (BBC7) 20130130 (BBC7) 20150527 (BBC7) 20150528 (BBC7) 20170208 (BBC7) 20170209 (BBC7) 20241009 (BBC7) 20241010 (BBC7) | Jean Valjean dices with death to ensure a new life for himself and Cosette. Dramatised by Lin Coghlan Jean - Roger Allam Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Young Cosette - Sophie Shad Fauchlevant - Sean Baker Mother Superior - Marlene Sidaway Gribier - Ewan Bailey Priest - Christopher Godwin Director: Sally Avens A plan is hatched to smuggle Jean Valjean out of the convent. A plan to smuggle Valjean out of the convent hits a snag. Will he end up six feet under? Stars Roger Allam and Joss Ackland. A plan to smuggle Jean Valjean out of the convent hits a snag. |
| 09 | Reassessment | 20020110 | 20110901 (BBC7) 20130131 (BBC7) 20150528 (BBC7) 20150529 (BBC7) 20170209 (BBC7) 20170210 (BBC7) 20241010 (BBC7) 20241011 (BBC7) | When young law student Marius learns of his father's bravery on the battlefield of Waterloo, he is forced to reassess his whole life. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Thenardier - Henry Goodman Marius - Jonathan Forbes Gillenormand - Leslie Phillips Mme Gillenormand - Shuna Snow Maboeuf - Timothy Bateson Combeferre - Carl Prekopp Soldier - Ewan Bailley Lecturer - Sean Baker Pontmercy - Christopher Godwin Director: Sally Avens Marius learns of his father's bravery at Waterloo and must reassess his life. Marius learns of his father's bravery at Waterloo and realises he must reassess his life. Stars Joss Ackland and Leslie Phillips. Marius learns of his father's bravery at Waterloo and realises he has been living a lie. |
| 10 | Decision | 20020111 | 20110902 (BBC7) 20130201 (BBC7) 20150529 (BBC7) 20150530 (BBC7) 20170210 (BBC7) 20170211 (BBC7) 20241011 (BBC7) 20241012 (BBC7) | Once again Jean Valjean is forced to start a new life and confront the possibility of leaving the safety of the Convent. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Jean - Roger Allam Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Cosette (adult) - Lucy Whybrow Fauchlevant / Lecturer - Sean Baker Mother Superior - Marlene Sidaway Marius - Jonathan Forbes Combeferre - Carl Prekopp Enjolras - Peter Darney Grantaire - Ewan Bailey Director: Sally Avens Jean Valjean and Cosette face a tough dilemma. Marius finds student life is both happy and harsh. Valjean and Cosette have a tough decision to make. Stars Roger Allam. Marius finds student life is happy yet harsh. Valjean and Cosette have a tough dilemma. |
| 11 | Pursuit | 20020114 | 20110905 (BBC7) 20130204 (BBC7) 20150601 (BBC7) 20150602 (BBC7) 20170213 (BBC7) 20170214 (BBC7) 20241014 (BBC7) 20241015 (BBC7) | Marius is walking in the Luxembourg Gardens and sees Cosette. Just one glance and his life is changed forever! But Jean Valjean is nervous... Dramatised in 25 episodes by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Combeferre - Carl Prekopp Toussaint - Annette Badland Producer: Sally Avens Valjean is nervous about Marius' pursuit of Cosette. Valjean is nervous about Marius and his pursuit of Cosette. Starring Joss Ackland and Roger Allam. Marius is walking in the Luxembourg Gardens and sees Cosette. Just one glance and his life is changed forever! But Valjean is nervous... Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice, dramatised in 25 episodes by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan. Starring Roger Allam as Jean Valjean, Joss Ackland as Victor Hugo, Lucy Whybrow as Cosette, Jonathan Forbes as Marius, Carl Prekopp as Combeferre and Annette Badland as Toussaint. Valjean is nervous about Marius' pursuit of Cosette. Joss Ackland stars. |
| 12 | Entangled | 20020115 | 20110906 (BBC7) 20130205 (BBC7) 20150602 (BBC7) 20150603 (BBC7) 20170214 (BBC7) 20170215 (BBC7) 20241015 (BBC7) 20241016 (BBC7) | Cosette is entangled in a plot hatched by the evil Thenardiers to catch Jean Valjean. Dramatised by Lin Coghlan. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Thenardier - Henry Goodman Mme Thenardier - Jane Whittenshaw Javert - David Schofield Eponine - Patsy Palmer Azelma - Helen Longworth Combeferre - Carl Prekopp Toussaint - Annette Badland Director: Sally Avens Cosette is entangled in a plot hatched by the evil Thenardiers to catch Valjean. Cosette is entangled in a plot hatched by the evil Thenardiers to catch Jean Valjean. Starring Henry Goodman and Lucy Whybrow. |
| 13 | Mortal Danger | 20020116 | 20110907 (BBC7) 20130206 (BBC7) 20150603 (BBC7) 20150604 (BBC7) 20170215 (BBC7) 20170216 (BBC7) 20241016 (BBC7) 20241017 (BBC7) | Jean Valjean is in mortal danger, but can Marius summon Inspector Javert to save him? Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Javert - David Schofield Thenardier - Henry Goodman Mme Thenardier - Jane Whittenshaw Babet - Christopher Goodwin Eponine - Patsy Palmer Director: Sally Avens Jean Valjean is in mortal danger, but can Marius summon Inspector Javert to save him? Stars Joss Ackland and Patsy Palmer. |
| 14 | Discovery | 20020117 | 20110908 (BBC7) 20130207 (BBC7) 20150604 (BBC7) 20150605 (BBC7) 20170216 (BBC7) 20170217 (BBC7) 20241017 (BBC7) 20241018 (BBC7) | Eponine has found out where Cosette is living, but will she tell Marius? Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Combeferre - Carl Prekopp Toussaint - Annette Badland Babet - Christopher Goodwin Eponine - Patsy Palmer Gaoler / Guard - Sean Baker Waggoner - Ewan Bailey Director: Sally Avens Eponine has found out where Cosette is living, but will she tell Marius? Stars Joss Ackland, Lucy Whybrow and Patsy Palmer. |
| 15 | Secrecy | 20020118 | 20110909 (BBC7) 20130208 (BBC7) 20150605 (BBC7) 20150606 (BBC7) 20170217 (BBC7) 20170218 (BBC7) 20241018 (BBC7) 20241019 (BBC7) | Love is in the air in the Rue Plumet. But why is Jean Valjean so obsessed with secrecy? Dramatised by Lin Coghlan. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Thenardier - Henry Goodman Maboeuf - Timothy Alcock Combeferre - Carl Prekopp Toussaint - Annette Badland Eponine - Patsy Palmer Gavroche - Leagh Conwell Babet - Christopher Goodwin Claque - Ewan Bailey Director: Sally Avens Love is in the air in the Rue Plumet. But why is Jean Valjean so obsessed with secrecy? Stars Joss Ackland and Lucy Whybrow. |
| 16 | The Rivals | 20020121 | 20110912 (BBC7) 20130211 (BBC7) 20150608 (BBC7) 20150609 (BBC7) 20170220 (BBC7) 20170221 (BBC7) 20241021 (BBC7) 20241022 (BBC7) | Can Marius persuade his Grandfather to let him marry Cosette before Valjean takes her to England? Dramatised in 25 episodes by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Gillenormand - Leslie Phillips Marius - Jonathan Forbes Eponine - Patsy Palmer Enjolras - Peter Darney Combeferre - Carl Prekopp Toussaint - Annette Badland Gavroche - Leagh Conwell Vendor - Sean Baker Director Sally Avens Will the love between Marius and Cosette survive when Valjean leaves for England? Will the love between Marius and Cosette survive when Valjean leaves for England? Stars Joss Ackland and Jonathan Forbes. Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice, dramatised in 25 episodes by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan. Starring Roger Allam as Jean Valjean, Joss Ackland as Victor Hugo, Lucy Whybrow as Cosette, Jonathan Forbes as Marius, Leslie Phillips as Gillenormand, Patsy Palmer as Eponine, Peter Darney as Enjolras, Carl Prekopp as Combeferre, Annette Badland as Toussaint, Leagh Conwell as Gavroche and Sean Baker as Vendor. Producer: Sally Avens |
| 17 | Revolution | 20020122 | 20110913 (BBC7) 20130212 (BBC7) 20150609 (BBC7) 20150610 (BBC7) 20170221 (BBC7) 20170222 (BBC7) 20241022 (BBC7) 20241023 (BBC7) | The French capital city is on the brink of revolution. Marius and his friends are determined to play a role. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Combeferre - Carl Prekopp Toussaint - Annette Badland Enjolras - Peter Darney Grantaire - Ewan Bailey Eponine - Patsy Palmer Fricasse - Sarah Paul Gavroche - Leagh Conwell Sergeant - Sean Baker Captain - Christopher Goodwin Director: Sally Avens The city of Paris is on the brink of revolution. Paris is on the brink of revolution. Marius and his friends are determined to play a role. Stars Jonathan Forbes. Valjean confronts Cosette about her love for Marius. Joss Ackland stars. |
| 18 | Fighting | 20020123 | 20110914 (BBC7) 20130213 (BBC7) 20150610 (BBC7) 20150611 (BBC7) 20170222 (BBC7) 20170223 (BBC7) 20241023 (BBC7) 20241024 (BBC7) | Valjean joins Marius and his friends on the barricades as the fighting increases on the streets of Paris. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Javert - David Schofield Marius - Jonathan Forbes Combeferre - Carl Prekopp Enjolras - Peter Darney Grantaire - Ewan Bailey Eponine - Patsy Palmer Fricasse - Sarah Paul Gavroche - Leagh Conwell Rebel - Sean Baker Rebel - Christopher Goodwin Director Sally Avens Valjean joins Marius and his friends on the barricades as the fighting increases. Stars Joss Ackland and Roger Allam. Tragedy stalks the streets and a familiar face is discovered spying on the Revolutionaries |
| 19 | Bombardment | 20020124 | 20110915 (BBC7) 20130214 (BBC7) 20150611 (BBC7) 20150612 (BBC7) 20170223 (BBC7) 20170224 (BBC7) 20241024 (BBC7) 20241025 (BBC7) | The French army is determined to put down the student uprising. Marius and his friends pay dearly for their part in it. Dramatised by Lin Coghlan. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Javert - David Schofield Combeferre - Carl Prekopp Toussaint - Annette Badland Enjolras - Peter Darney Rebel - Christopher Goodwin Grantaire - Ewan Bailey Director Sally Avens Marius and the rebels are facing the army's cannons. Marius and the rebels face the cannons while Valjean and Javert face each other. Who will survive? Starring Joss Ackland. Marius and the rebels face the cannons. Valjean and Javert face each other. Who will win? |
| 20 | Sewers | 20020125 | 20110916 (BBC7) 20130215 (BBC7) 20150612 (BBC7) 20150613 (BBC7) 20170224 (BBC7) 20170225 (BBC7) 20241025 (BBC7) 20241026 (BBC7) | Valjean must find his way through the maze of the Paris sewer system if he is to save the life of Marius. Dramatised by Lin Coghlan. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Javert - David Schofield Thenardier - Henry Goodman Toussaint - Annette Badland Policeman - Peter Darney Policeman - Sean Baker Directed by Sally Avens. Valjean struggles to save the life of poorly Marius. Marius is barely alive. Valjean battles his way through Parisian sewers. Stars Roger Allam and David Schofield. With Marius barely alive, Valjean struggles to find a way out of the Parisian sewers. |
| 21 | Valjean's Life | 20020128 | 20110919 (BBC7) 20130218 (BBC7) 20150615 (BBC7) 20150616 (BBC7) 20170227 (BBC7) 20170228 (BBC7) 20241028 (BBC7) 20241029 (BBC7) | Once more Jean Valjean puts his life into Inspector Javert's hands, but first he insists that the wounded Marius is returned home to be cared for by his Grandfather. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Javert - David Schofield Gillenormand - Leslie Phillips Mme Gillenormand - Shuna Snow Toussaint - Annette Badland Basque - Ewan Bailey Policeman - Peter Darney Doctor - Christopher Goodwin Director Sally Avens Jean Valjean's life lies in Javert's hands. Victor Hugo's epic tale starring Joss Ackland. Jean Valjean's life lies in Javert's hands. Victor Hugo's epic tale starring Joss Ackland, Roger Allam and Leslie Phillips. Once more Jean Valjean puts his life into Inspector Javert's hands... Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice, dramatised in 25 episodes by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan. Starring Roger Allam as Jean Valjean, Joss Ackland as Victor Hugo, Lucy Whybrow as Cosette, Jonathan Forbes as Marius, David Schofield as Javert. Leslie Phillips as Gillenormand, Shuna Snow as Mme Gillenormand, Annette Badland as Toussaint and Ewan Bailey as Basque. Producer: Sally Avens |
| 22 | Convinced | 20020129 | 20110920 (BBC7) 20130219 (BBC7) 20150616 (BBC7) 20150617 (BBC7) 20170228 (BBC7) 20170301 (BBC7) 20241029 (BBC7) 20241030 (BBC7) | Cosette is convinced that Marius has died at the barricades. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Gillenormand - Leslie Phillips Basque - Ewan Bailey Policeman - Peter Darney Directed by Jeremy Mortimer. Unaware that Marius has survived the Revolution, Cosette is convinced he has died. Unaware that Marius has survived the Revolution, Cosette is convinced he has died at the barricades. Starring Joss Ackland. |
| 23 | Wedding Day | 20020130 | 20110921 (BBC7) 20130220 (BBC7) 20150617 (BBC7) 20150618 (BBC7) 20170301 (BBC7) 20170302 (BBC7) 20241030 (BBC7) 20241031 (BBC7) | Cosette and Marius are to be married! Outside the church, Thenardier sees a chance for a bit of blackmail. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Javert - David Schofield Gillenormand - Leslie Phillips Mme Gillenormand - Shuna Snow Azelma - Helen Longworth Basque - Ewan Bailey Directed by Jeremy Mortimer. It's Marius and Cosette's wedding day. But is that trouble lurking outside the church? It's Marius and Cosette's wedding day. But is that trouble lurking outside the church? With Leslie Phillips and Henry Goodman. |
| 24 | Tortured | 20020131 | 20110922 (BBC7) 20130221 (BBC7) 20150618 (BBC7) 20150619 (BBC7) 20170302 (BBC7) 20170303 (BBC7) 20241031 (BBC7) 20241101 (BBC7) | Jean Valjean, tortured by memories, tells Marius the truth about his criminal past. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Jean - Roger Allam Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Javert - David Schofield Thenardier - Henry Goodman Gillenormand - Leslie Phillips Azelma - Helen Longworth Basque - Ewan Bailey Directed by Jeremy Mortimer. Valjean tells Marius about his criminal past, while Thenardier prepares blackmail plans. Jean Valjean tells Marius about his criminal past, while Thenardier prepares his blackmail plans. Starring Joss Ackland. |
| 25 | Finale | 20020201 | 20241101 (BBC7) 20241102 (BBC7) | Thenardier attempts to blackmail Marius. Meanwhile, Jean Valjean is dying. How he longs to be reunited with Cosette. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Thenardier - Henry Goodman Toussaint - Annette Badland Basque - Ewan Bailey Azelma - Helen Longworth Directed by Jeremy Mortimer. Can there be a final reconciliation for Valjean and Cosette? With Roger Allam. As Thenardier attempts to blackmail Marius, can there be a final reconciliation for Valjean and Cosette? Starring Roger Allam. |
| 25 LAST | Finale | 20020201 | 20110923 (BBC7) 20130222 (BBC7) 20150619 (BBC7) 20150620 (BBC7) 20170303 (BBC7) 20170304 (BBC7) 20241101 (BBC7) 20241102 (BBC7) | Can there be a final reconciliation for Valjean and Cosette? With Roger Allam. Thenardier attempts to blackmail Marius. Meanwhile, Jean Valjean is dying. How he longs to be reunited with Cosette. Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Victor Hugo - Joss Ackland Cosette - Lucy Whybrow Marius - Jonathan Forbes Thenardier - Henry Goodman Toussaint - Annette Badland Basque - Ewan Bailey Azelma - Helen Longworth Directed by Jeremy Mortimer. As Thenardier attempts to blackmail Marius, can there be a final reconciliation for Valjean and Cosette? Starring Roger Allam. |
| OMNI-01 | 20011231 | 20110828 (BBC7) 20130127 (BBC7) 20150524 (BBC7) 20150525 (BBC7) 20170205 (BBC7) 20170206 (BBC7) 20220213 (BBC7) 20220214 (BBC7) 20241006 (BBC7) 20241007 (BBC7) | France 1815: Jean Valjean - sentenced to 19 years hard labour for stealing a loaf of bread - is finally released from prison. Given shelter by the kind-hearted Bishop of Digne, he's tempted to carry out one more criminal act. Omnibus of episodes 1 to 5 of 25. Inspector Javert ...David Schofield Bishop Myriel... David De Keyser Thenardier ... Henry Goodman Mme Thenardier ... Jane Whittenshaw Mme Magloire ... Marlene Sidaway Mme Victurnine ... Elizabeth Bennett Fantine - Emily Bruni Petit Gervais... Daniel Hanbridge Sister Simplice ... Carolyn Pickles Cochepaille ... Struan Roger Producer: Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2002. Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean begins a new life as the Mayor of Montreuil. In Victor Hugo's epic tale, ex-prisoner Jean Valjean begins a new life as the Mayor of Montreuil. Starring Joss Ackland. | |
| OMNI-02 | 20020107 | 20110904 (BBC7) 20130203 (BBC7) 20150531 (BBC7) 20150601 (BBC7) 20170212 (BBC7) 20170213 (BBC7) 20220220 (BBC7) 20220221 (BBC7) 20241013 (BBC7) 20241014 (BBC7) | Jean Valjean is determined to rescue Fantine's child from a life of misery with the Thernadier family. Omnibus of episodes 6 to 10 of 25. Inspector Javert ...David Schofield Thenardier ... Henry Goodman Mme Thenardier ... Jane Whittenshaw Cosette (child) ... Sophie Shad Eponine (child) ...Connie Gurie Drinker 1/Tradesman 1... Ewan Bailey Drinker 2/Tradesman 2... Peter Darney Fauchlevant ...Sean Baker Gillenormand ... Leslie Phillips Mme Gillenormand ...Shuna Snow Maboeuf ... Timothy Bateson Cosette (adult) ... Lucy Whybrow Producer: Sally Avens Determined to rescue Fantine's child Cosette, Jean Valjean begins a new life in Paris. Determined to rescue Fantine's child Cosette, Jean Valjean begins a new life in Paris. Stars Joss Ackland and Roger Allam. Gillenormand ... Leslie Philips | |
| OMNI-03 | 20020114 | 20110911 (BBC7) 20130210 (BBC7) 20150607 (BBC7) 20150608 (BBC7) 20170219 (BBC7) 20170220 (BBC7) 20220227 (BBC7) 20220228 (BBC7) 20241020 (BBC7) 20241021 (BBC7) | Marius is walking in the Luxembourg Gardens and sees Cosette. Just one glance and his life is changed forever! But Valjean is nervous... Omnibus of episodes 11 to 15 of 25. Inspector Javert ...David Schofield Thenardier ... Henry Goodman Cosette ... Lucy Whybrow Marius ... Jonathan Forbes Combeferre ... Carl Prekopp Toussaint ... Annette Badland Mme Thenardier ... Jane Whittenshaw Eponine ... Patsy Palmer Maboeuf ... Timothy Bateson Azelma ... Helen Longworth Gavroche .. Leagh Conwell Producer: Sally Avens Jean Valjean gets nervous about Marius's pursuit of Cosette and an evil plan is hatched. Jean Valjean gets nervous about Marius's pursuit of Cosette and an evil plan is hatched. Stars Joss Ackland and David Schofield. | |
| OMNI-04 | 20020121 | 20110918 (BBC7) 20130217 (BBC7) 20150614 (BBC7) 20150615 (BBC7) 20170226 (BBC7) 20170227 (BBC7) 20220306 (BBC7) 20220307 (BBC7) 20241027 (BBC7) 20241028 (BBC7) | Can Marius persuade his Grandfather to let him marry Cosette before Valjean takes her to England? Omnibus of episodes 16 to 20 of 25. Cosette ... Lucy Whybrow Marius ... Jonathan Forbes Gillenormand ... Leslie Phillips Eponine ... Patsy Palmer Enjolras ... Peter Darney Combeferre ... Carl Prekopp Toussaint ... Annette Badland Gavroche ... Leagh Conwell Vendor ... Sean Baker Producer: Sally Avens Heartbroken Marius, believing he's lost Cosette, throws himself into the Revolution. Heartbroken Marius, believing he's lost Cosette, throws himself into the Revolution, but at what cost? Starring Joss Ackland. | |
| OMNI-05 LAST | 20020128 | 20110925 (BBC7) 20130224 (BBC7) 20150621 (BBC7) 20150622 (BBC7) 20170305 (BBC7) 20170306 (BBC7) 20220313 (BBC7) 20220314 (BBC7) 20241103 (BBC7) 20241104 (BBC7) | Once more Jean Valjean puts his life into Inspector Javert's hands... Conclusion of Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice. Omnibus of episodes 21 to 25 of 25. Cosette ... Lucy Whybrow Marius ... Jonathan Forbes Javert ... David Schofield Gillenormand ... Leslie Phillips Toussaint ... Annette Badland Mme Gillenormand ... Shuna Snow Basque ... Ewan Bailey. Producer: Sally Avens Cosette worries over Marius, while Jean Valjean's good deeds pay dividends. Cosette worries over Marius, while Jean Valjean's good deeds pay dividends. Victor Hugo's epic concludes. Stars Joss Ackland. |