Charles Dickens - A Tale Of Two Cities - BBC Radio Full Cast Drama 1989
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"
The opening words of Charles Dickens' great French Revolution romance set the scene for a heart-stopping historical adventure that dashes back and forth between London and Paris during the nightmare of Terror. Charles Dance stars as Carton in this Sony-award winning BBC Radio 4 dramatization that captures the joy and anguish of those corrupt and turbulent times.
Dramatised by Nick McCarty
Directed By Ian Cotterell
With:
Charles Dance
John Duttine
Charlotte Attenborough
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
John Moffatt
Richard Pasco
Maurice Denham
Type : mpeg 1 layer III
Bitrate : 128
Mode : joint stereo
Frequency : 44100 Hz
Encoder : Lame 3.95
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Darnay has been re-arrested and is now back in prison. Mr Carton plans to help, but he must make a huge sacrifice.
CS 1989-07-30 A Tale Of Two Cities 7-7 - The Knitting Done.mp3
Darnay is in Paris and in great danger. Lucie and the others set out to rescue him. Can the Defarges be trusted?
CS 1989-07-23 A Tale Of Two Cities 6-7 - The Track of a Storm.mp3
As the Bastille falls, the echoing footsteps of the mob are heard as far away as London.
CS 1989-07-16 A Tale Of Two Cities 5-7 - The Storm Gathers.mp3
Revolution brews in France, and while Madame Defarge continues her knitting, Carton confesses his inner feelings.
CS 1989-07-09 A Tale Of Two Cities 4-7 - Beginnings.mp3
An accident involving Monsieur Le Marquis inflames the growing anger of the residents of Paris.
CS 1989-07-02 A Tale Of Two Cities 3-7 - Promises.mp3
Charles Darnay stands on trial at the Old Bailey, accused of treason. Jerry Cruncher does not believe Charles can be saved.
CS 1989-06-25 A Tale Of Two Cities 2-7 - Five Years Later.mp3
Episode 1:
It is 1775 and in Paris, an old man makes shoes in an attic.
CS 1989-06-18 A Tale Of Two Cities 1-7 - The Year 1775.mp3