Description |
1 online resource (23 minutes) |
Playing Time |
002325 |
Description |
data file |
Note |
Title from resource description page (viewed January 09, 2018). |
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Based on a novel by Charles Dickens. |
Cast |
Paul Shelley, Nigel Stock, Ralph Michael, Sally Osborn, Vivien Merchant. |
Summary |
Having been acquitted at the Old Bailey, Darney returns home. In Paris, he argues bitterly with his uncle, the wicked Marquis d'Evremonde, and informs him of his decision to renounce his inheritance and leave France. Back in England Mr. Stryver tells Carton of his intentions regarding Lucie Manette. |
Language |
In English. |
Awards |
Won 1981 Emmy Awards, Outstanding Children's Entertainment Series |
Local Note |
Alexander Street Theatre Performance and Design Collection: BBC Literary Adaptations in Video |
Subject |
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Television adaptations.
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Courtship -- Drama.
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Families -- Drama.
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London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Drama.
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Paris (France) -- History -- 1789-1799 -- Drama.
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France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Television mini-series.
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Television adaptations.
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Historical television programs.
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Added Author |
Briant, Michael E., 1942- director.
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Letts, Barry, producer.
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Television adaptation of (work): Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870.
Tale of two cities. Selections.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, production company.
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Added Title |
Tale of two cities (1980 TV mini series directed by Michael E. Briant) |
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