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A Tale of Two Cities
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A Tale of Two Cities

1980-10-05 · 25 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Drama

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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Creators
Barry Letts
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Paul ShelleyPaul ShelleyCharles Darnay / Sydney Carton
Ralph MichaelRalph MichaelDr Alexandre Manette
Sally OsborneLucie Manette
Vivien MerchantVivien MerchantMiss Pross

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