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7. New Beginning?

Episode 7 of 25

Jean Valjean and Cosette arrive in Paris to begin a new life, but Valjean's past catches up with him. Starring Joss Ackland.

Jean and Cosette start a new life in Paris.

But before long, Valjean's past catches up with him and they must flee for their lives.

Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice.

Dramatised by Lin Coghlan

Jean .... Roger Allam
Victor Hugo .... Joss Ackland
Inspector Javert .... David Schofield
Young Cosette .... Sophie Shad
Fauchlevant .... Sean Baker
Mother Superior .... Marlene Sidaway
Landlady .... Sarah Paul
Man .... Peter Darney

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 9 Oct 202403:45
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