LES MISÉRABLES
BBC1 HD drama
VICTOR HUGO’S CLASSIC TALE, set against the backdrop of political tensions in France in the early 19th century, is adapted by Andrew Davies for this epic six-part series. Dominic West stars as fugitive Jean Valjean, who is relentlessly pursued by dogged policeman Javert (David Oyelowo). Olivia Colman, Lily Collins and Josh O’connor also feature.