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9. Reassessment

Marius learns of his father's bravery at Waterloo and realises he must reassess his life. Stars Joss Ackland and Leslie Phillips.

When young law student Marius learns of his father's bravery on the battlefield of Waterloo, he is forced to reassess his whole life.

Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice.

Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz.

Victor Hugo .... Joss Ackland
Thenardier .... Henry Goodman
Marius .... Jonathan Forbes
Gillenormand .... Leslie Phillips
Mme Gillenormand .... Shuna Snow
Maboeuf .... Timothy Bateson
Combeferre .... Carl Prekopp
Soldier .... Ewan Bailley
Lecturer .... Sean Baker
Pontmercy .... Christopher Godwin

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 11 Oct 202403:45

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