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A Tale of Two Cities

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S1 E8 · Part 8

Sunday, November 23, 1980

About A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities is a drama TV series that premiered on BBC One on October 5, 1980. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "Part 8", aired on November 23, 1980.

Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.

Drama

Last updated September 21, 2026

Episodes

8 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1980 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 45 years ago

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E8

8. Part 8

Finale 45 years ago

The day of Darnay's execution arrives and, with Barsard's assistance, Carton visits him.
E7

7. Part 7

46 years ago

Darnay is released from prison, thanks to Manette's influence.
E6

6. Part 6

46 years ago

On receipt of Gabelle's letter, Darnay returns to Paris during the Reign of Terror.
E5

5. Part 5

46 years ago

In London, Manette suffers a relapse. Meanwhile, in Paris, the Bastille is stormed.
E4

4. Part 4

46 years ago

Carton reveals his true feelings to Lucie and Barsad makes an unwelcome reappearance.
E3

3. Part 3

46 years ago

Darnay is acquitted and Stryver informs Carton of his intentions regarding Lucie.
E2

2. Part 2

46 years ago

Lucie appears to vouch for French émigré Charles Darnay, who is charged with high treason.
E1

1. Part 1

46 years ago

Lucie Manette travels to pre-revolutionary France to find her father who she assumed was dead.

Cast & crew

Created by Barry Letts

Nigel Stock

Jarvis Lorry
Stephen Yardley

Ernest Defarge
Judy Parfitt

Thérèse Defarge
Eric Mason

Jacques Three
David Collings

John Barsad
Peter Cleall

Jerry Cruncher
Dennis Savage

Jerry Cruncher Jr.
Michael Halsey

Jacques One
Brian Grellis

Jacques Two
Harold Innocent

C.J. Stryver
David Webb

Gabelle
Morris Perry

Marquis St. Evremonde
John Abineri

Road Mender
Michael Gothard

Gaspard

A Tale of Two Cities FAQ

Will there be new episodes of A Tale of Two Cities?

A Tale of Two Cities has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 23, 1980.

When did the latest episode of A Tale of Two Cities come out?

The most recent episode of A Tale of Two Cities, Season 1 Episode 8 "Part 8", aired on November 23, 1980.

How many seasons of A Tale of Two Cities are there?

A Tale of Two Cities has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

When did A Tale of Two Cities first air?

A Tale of Two Cities first aired on BBC One on October 5, 1980.

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Show info

Status: Finished
First aired: October 5, 1980
Last aired: November 23, 1980
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Network: BBC One
Created by: Barry Letts
Episode length: 25 min
Language: English
Country: GB

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6. Part 6

5. Part 5

4. Part 4

3. Part 3

2. Part 2

1. Part 1