Drama

Les Miserables

Victor Hugo’s masterpiece comes to television in a six-part adaptation by multi award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies. Dominic West stars as fugitive Jean Valjean, with David Oyelowo as his pursuer Inspector Javert, and Lily Collins as the luckless single mother Fantine. Ellie Bamber and Josh O'Connor costar as the young lovers Cosette and Marius.

Episode 1

1h

After serving a draconian prison term for stealing bread, Jean Valjean is released. He resorts to petty crime, but Bishop Myriel teaches him a valuable lesson.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S2019 E1 - 1h

    After serving a draconian prison term for stealing bread, Jean Valjean is released. He resorts to petty crime, but Bishop Myriel teaches him a valuable lesson.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S2019 E2 - 1h

    Living respectably as a provincial mayor and factory owner, Valjean hires the single mother Fantine. Trouble follows that reunites him with his old adversary Javert.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S2019 E3 - 1h

    Valjean saves an innocent man at enormous personal cost. Again evading justice, he tracks down Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. Pursued by Javert, they need a miracle to escape.

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4

    S2019 E4 - 1h

    Now a young woman, Cosette moves to Paris under Valjean’s protection. There, she meets the handsome law student Marius, who unwittingly brings a nightmare to life.

  • Episode 5: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5

    S2019 E5 - 1h

    As revolution sweeps Paris, Valjean and Cosette hide out, Marius searches for Cosette, Thénardier disappears and Javert obsessively tracks Valjean.

  • Episode 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6

    S2019 E6 - 1h 14m

    Marius mans the barricades, where a hostile Valjean intercepts him. They end up fleeing together through the sewers of Paris. Cosette’s story reaches its conclusion. So does Javert’s.

Extras + Features

  • Javert & Jean Valjean: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Javert & Jean Valjean

    S2019 E5 - 2m 4s

    David Oyelowo, Dominic West and writer Andrew Davies examine the obsessive dynamic between Javert and Jean Valjean.

  • Cosette & Marius: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cosette & Marius

    S2019 E5 - 2m 13s

    Stars Ellie Bamber and Josh O'Connor talk about Cosette and Marius' intertwined journeys and their star-crossed love story.

  • Episode 5 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5 Preview

    S2019 E5 - 28s

    As revolution sweeps Paris, Valjean and Cosette hide out, Marius searches for Cosette, and Javert tracks Valjean.

  • The Look of Les Misérables: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Look of Les Misérables

    S2019 E6 - 2m 28s

    The cast and crew talk about the beautiful locations, costumes and design of the series that transported them back in time to 19th century France.

  • Episode 6 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6 Preview

    S2019 E6 - 28s

    Valjean intercepts Marius at the barricades. Cosette's story reaches its conclusion, and so does Javert’s.

  • The Cast On Love & Redemption: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Cast On Love & Redemption

    S2019 E6 - 2m 11s

    Dominic West, Lily Collins and David Oyelowo reflect on their characters' journeys and the themes of love, redemption and hope in Les Misérables.

  • Episode 6 Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6 Scene

    S2019 E6 - 1m 6s

    The fight continues on at the barricade, but someone must handle the captive Javert.

Schedule

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