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Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities

By Charles Dickens, dramatised by Mike Walker. Classic story set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution

Radio 4 Extra,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. Recalled to Life
Classic story of love and loss in the French Revolution. Stars Robert Lindsay.
26 Dec 2011,45 mins
2. The Old Order
Lucie Manette is a witness at Charles Darnay's trial for treason at the Old Bailey.
27 Dec 2011,45 mins
3. Two Promises
In a Paris wine shop, information is exchanged about a courtship.
28 Dec 2011,45 mins
4. The Grindstone
Charles Darnay is determined to travel to Paris to go to the aid of the family retainer.
29 Dec 2011,45 mins
5. The Substance and the Shadow
Will it be possible to save Charles Darnay's life?
30 Dec 2011,45 mins