A Tale of Two Cities 1980
What is A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 5, 1980
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
A Tale of Two Cities is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 8 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A doctor emerges from a long Bastille imprisonment into a turbulent pre‑Revolution London.”
- Faithful Dickens adaptation
- Compelling dual performance by Paul Shelley
- Rich historical atmosphere
- Production reflects 1980 television standards
Watch it if you enjoy classic literary adaptations and historical drama.
The series presents mature themes of oppression and revolution, suitable for teen and adult audiences.
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What source material does the series use?
It adapts Charles Dickens' novel A Tale of Two Cities.
When was the series first broadcast?
It premiered on BBC1 in 1980.
Who plays the dual roles of Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay?
Paul Shelley portrays both characters.
Where does the story take place?
The narrative shifts between pre‑Revolutionary France and London.
What is Alexandre Manette's situation at the start?
He has just been released after an 18‑year imprisonment in the Bastille.
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