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21. Valjean's Life

Episode 21 of 25

Jean Valjean's life lies in Javert's hands. Victor Hugo's epic tale starring Joss Ackland, Roger Allam and Leslie Phillips.

Once more Jean Valjean puts his life into Inspector Javert's hands, but first he insists that the wounded Marius is returned home to be cared for by his Grandfather.

Victor Hugo's epic story of social injustice.

Dramatised by Sebastian Baczkiewicz.

Victor Hugo ...... Joss Ackland
Jean ...... Roger Allam
Cosette ...... Lucy Whybrow
Marius ...... Jonathan Forbes
Javert ...... David Schofield
Gillenormand ...... Leslie Phillips
Mme Gillenormand ...... Shuna Snow
Toussaint ...... Annette Badland
Basque ...... Ewan Bailey
Policeman ...... Peter Darney
Doctor ...... Christopher Goodwin

Director Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2002.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 29 Oct 202403:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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