| Description |
1 online resource (25 minutes) |
| Playing Time |
002458 |
| 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 |
A tale of romance and sacrifice, tyranny and hatred set during the French Revolution. The noble hero is torn between self-advancement and improving society. Adapted from the classic novel by Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities is the story of two men who are worlds apart but are united in their love for the same woman. |
| 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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Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- 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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