Miniseries · BBC One
Les Misérables
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Dominic West
Jean Valjean
6 eps
David Oyelowo
Javert
6 eps
Erin Kellyman
Éponine
3 eps
Adeel Akhtar
Thénardier
6 eps
Johnny Flynn
Felix Tholomyès
1 eps
Derek Jacobi
Bishop Myriel
1 eps
Matthew Steer
Blachevelle
1 eps
Reece Ritchie
Fameuil
1 eps
Ayoola Smart
Zéphine
1 eps
Liz Carr
Fantine's Concierge
1 eps
Ashley Artus
Gendarme
1 eps
Hayley Carmichael
Madame Magliore
1 eps
Ann Firbank
Old Lady
1 eps
Henry Lawfull
Petit Gervais
1 eps
Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Col. Pontmercy
2 eps
Charlotte Dylan
Favorite
1 eps
Kathryn Hunter
Madame Victurnien
1 eps
Lily Newmark
Sophie
1 eps
Erin Doherty
Fabienne
1 eps
James Garnon
Bamatabois
1 eps
Sean Cernow
Phillipe
1 eps
Donald Sumpter
Mabeuf
3 eps
Emma Fielding
Nicolette
5 eps
Enzo Cilenti
Rivette
4 eps
Turlough Convery
Grantaire
3 eps
Archie Madekwe
Courfeyrac
3 eps
Natalie Simpson
Sister Simplice
3 eps
Reece Yates
Gavroche
3 eps
Ron Cook
Hair and Teeth Dealer
2 eps
Mailow Defoy
Little Cosette
2 eps
Angela Wynter
Toussaint
3 eps
Patricia Allison
Marguerite
1 eps
Georgie Glen
Abbess
1 eps
Raphael J. Bishop
Little Marius
1 eps
Anna Andresen
Daphne
1 eps
Gordon Wilkins
Prison Hulk Guard
1 eps
Andrew Paul
Innkeeper
1 eps
Chris Brooker
Sergeant
1 eps
Sienna Barnes
Little Eponine
1 eps
Amani Johnson
Little Azelma
1 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Les Misérables actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Les Misérables reads strongest on Character Depth, Bingeability and Serialized.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
France, 1815. Jean Valjean, a common thief, is released from prison after having lived a hell in life for 19 years, but a small mistake puts the law again on his trail. Ruthless Inspector Javert pursues him thorough years, driven by a twisted sense of justice, while Valjean reforms himself, thrives and dedicates his life to good deeds. In 1832, while the revolution ravages the streets of Paris, Valjean and Javert cross their paths for the last time.
The run
Seasons
1 season · 6 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Miniseries
20186 episodes
6.5IMDbFrance, 1815. Jean Valjean, a common thief, is released from prison after having lived a hell in life for 19 years, but a small mistake puts the law again on his trail. Ruthless Inspector Javert pursues him thorough years, driven by a twisted sense of justice, while Valjean reforms himself, thrives and dedicates his life to good deeds. In 1832, while the revolution ravages the streets of Paris, Valjean and Javert cross their paths for the last time.
Best episode · S01E03 Episode 3
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E03
Episode 3
Manipulated by Javert, Jean Valjean is ready to turn himself in, but he makes a promise to Fantine that changes everything.
- Directed by Tom Shankland
- Written by Andrew Davies
S01E06
Episode 6
The revolutionaries fight on. Jean Valjean is conflicted over Marius and Cosette's love and seeks Marius at the barricade. Javert confronts Valjean.
- Directed by Tom Shankland
S01E05
Episode 5
Paris is on the brink of revolt. Javert remains obsessed by the pursuit of Jean Valjean. Anxious Valjean makes a plan. Marius makes a promise to Cosette.
- Directed by Tom Shankland
- Written by Andrew Davies
S01E04
Episode 4
Jean Valjean worries when Cosette meets a young man. The Thenardiers plot their revenge.
- Directed by Tom Shankland
- Written by Andrew Davies
S01E02
Episode 2
Fantine leaves Paris to find work and must make a heartbreaking decision. Jean Valjean has forged a new identity, and Javert is determined to catch him out.
- Directed by Tom Shankland
- Written by Andrew Davies
S01E01
Episode 1
In war-torn France, convict Jean Valjean and seamstress Fantine must decide their futures. Valjean's past continues to haunt him. Fantine meets the love of her life.
- Directed by Tom Shankland
- Written by Andrew Davies
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Eurydice Gysel
Executive producer
David Oyelowo
Executive producer
Dominic West
Executive producer
Andrew Davies
Executive producer
Rebecca Eaton
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Bethan Jones
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Simon Vaughan
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Faith Penhale
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Mona Qureshi
Executive producer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Eurydice GyselExecutive Producer
- Chris CareyProducer
- David OyelowoExecutive Producer
- Dominic WestExecutive Producer
- Andrew DaviesExecutive Producer
- Rebecca EatonExecutive Producer
Writing
- Andrew DaviesWriter
Direction
- Tom ShanklandDirector
Cinematography
- Stephan PehrssonDirector of Photography
Music
- John MurphyOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
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