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16. The Rivals

Will the love between Marius and Cosette survive when Valjean leaves for England? Stars Joss Ackland and Jonathan Forbes.

Can Marius persuade his Grandfather to let him marry Cosette before Valjean takes her to England?

Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice.

Dramatised in 25 episodes by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Lin Coghlan.

Victor Hugo .... Joss Ackland
Jean .... Roger Allam
Cosette .... Lucy Whybrow
Gillenormand .... Leslie Phillips
Marius .... Jonathan Forbes
Eponine .... Patsy Palmer
Enjolras .... Peter Darney
Combeferre .... Carl Prekopp
Toussaint .... Annette Badland
Gavroche .... Leagh Conwell
Vendor .... Sean Baker

Director Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 22 Oct 202403:45

Broadcasts

  • Mon 17 Nov 200810:00
  • Mon 17 Nov 200821:00
  • Tue 18 Nov 200802:00
  • Mon 12 Sep 201114:00
  • Mon 11 Feb 201314:00
  • Mon 8 Jun 201514:30
  • Tue 9 Jun 201502:30
  • Mon 20 Feb 201714:30
  • Tue 21 Feb 201702:30
  • Mon 21 Oct 202408:45
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