In France at a time of civil unrest,this is the story of Jean Val-jean, a former convict unable to escape his past life. His future is threatened by his nemesis, the chilling prison guard Javert, who is determined to bring him to justice.
EPISODE 1
Episode 1
In war-torn France, convict Jean Valjean and seamstress Fantine must decide their futures. Valjean's past continues to haunt him. Fantine meets the love of her life.
EPISODE 2
Episode 2
Fantine leaves Paris to find work and must make a heartbreaking decision. Jean Valjean has forged a new identity, but Javert is determined to catch him in a lie.
EPISODE 3
Episode 3
Manipulated by Javert, Jean Valjean is ready to turn himself in, but he makes a promise to Fantine that changes everything.
EPISODE 4
Episode 4
Jean Valjean worries when Cosette meets a young man in Paris. The Thenardiers plot their revenge. Javert comes closer to recapturing Valjean than ever.
EPISODE 5
Episode 5
Paris is on the brink of revolt. Javert remains obsessed by the pursuit of Jean Valjean. Anxious Valjean makes a plan. Marius makes a promise to Cosette.
EPISODE 6
Episode 6
The revolutionaries fight on. Jean Valjean is conflicted over Marius and Cosette's love and seeks Marius at the barricade. Javert confronts Valjean.
Dominic West
David Oyelowo
Lily Collins
David Bradley
Derek Jacobi
Adeel Akhtar
Johnny Flynn
Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Emma Fielding
Donald Sumpter
Charlotte Dylan