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6. Rescue

Episode 6 of 25

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, Cosette, 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.

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

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 8 Oct 202403:45
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