Six-part adaptation of the classic 19th century book by Victor Hugo. Adapted by the award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies (Pride And Prejudice, War And Peace), this landmark drama airing on BBC One has gone back to the novel and delved deep into the many layers of Hugo’s story, revelling in Jean Valjean and Javert’s cat-and-mouse relationship, against the epic backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest.
Les Misérables has a distinguished British cast with Dominic West as Jean Valjean, David Oyelowo as Javert and Lily Collins as Fantine. Filming took place in Belgium and Northern France.
production details
UK | BBC One – Lookout Point – BBC Studios – Masterpiece Czar Film and TV | 6×60 minutes | Broadcast from Sunday 30 December 2018
Novel: Victor Hugo
Script: Andrew Davies
Producer: Chris Carey
Director: Tom Shankland
Executive Producers: Andrew Davies, Faith Penhale, Bethan Jones, David Oyelowo, Dominic West, Mona Qureshi, Rebecca Eaton
cast
Lily Collins as Fantine
Dominic West as Jean Valjean
David Oyelowo as Javert
Olivia Colman as Madame Thénardier
Adeel Akhtar as Monsieur Thénardier
Ellie Bamber as Cosette
Josh O’Connor as Marius
Erin Kellyman as Éponine
