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Les Miserables

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

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Les Miserables

By: Victor Hugo
Narrated by: Joss Ackland, Roger Allam, full cast
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Joss Ackland, Roger Allam, and Leslie Phillips star in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel.

When poverty drives Jean Valjean to steal a loaf of bread from a baker’s window, it is an action that will haunt him for the rest of his life. A citizen of postrevolutionary France, he is sentenced to nineteen years’ hard labour. On his release his fortunes change, and he becomes a respectable businessman and member of society - and yet his past continues to dog him in the form of the sadistic Inspector Javert, who seems determined to pursue Valjean to the grave.

A student uprising is gaining momentum in Paris, and barricades are being built around the city. Valjean’s adopted daughter, Cosette, has fallen in love with the young revolutionary Marius, and the lives of all three are in peril unless they can flee to safety.

Some of the most significant moments in nineteenth century history form the backdrop for Victor Hugo’s powerful story, in which love and heroism march in the face of poverty and social injustice.

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Clearly adapted by someone who knows and loves the book of Les Miserables, there are many interesting points which do not usually make it into movies or musicals! The voices are all perfect and the sound effects bring the whole to life! Highly recommended!

Brilliant Adaptation!

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One of the best dramatisations I’ve ever heard. Thankyou Audible for full cast dramatisations like ‘Les Miserables’. More please!

Amazing performances by the whole cast

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Never read the book - this adaptation was so good! Just wanted to keep listening. Will listen to it again in the future.

Amazing! I was hooked.

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