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Previously on Les Miserables: A new gritty version of Victor Hugo’s classic tale kicked off – by taking its time. The series first episode introduces us to Jean Valjean, prisoner given 19 years hard time for stealing bread, and a starry-eyed young Parisian named Fantine, who wants more from life
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The new Masterpiece adaptation of Les Miserables contextualizes the story in France's larger history. Our companion series runs down the history behind the gritty new version of Les Mis and asks how accurate each week's installment is. This week, we take a look at the premiere
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When news of a new Les Miserables adaptation broke last year, it’s doubtful that any of us immediately cheered. There are so many versions of this story out there, including an award-winning 2012 feature film with an all-star cast. We probably all assumed that if Hugo’s work still
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The history of the French revolution repeats itself, as PBS debuts the first trailer for this spring's upcoming Les Misérables miniseries. The six-part adaption of Victor Hugo's epic masterpiece has already aired on the BBC to rave reviews, with some suggesting the drama is far superior
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As 2019 draws near, we take a look ahead at the new British programs are heading our way in the New Year, and discuss the favorites we can't wait to see return. Let's run down some of the major highlights we're expecting to see
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The BBC’s lavish new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel Les Miserables is coming to America next year on PBS’ Masterpiece, and we finally know the series' official premiere date. The six-part series kicks off on Sunday, April 14, so get out those 2019 calendars and draw
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The first trailer for Les Miserables, the lavish new six-part BBC and PBS Masterpiece adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, has arrived. (And, spoiler alert: It looks incredible.) This new take on an old story features an all-star cast that includes Dominic West as Jean Valjean, David Oyelowo as
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Another set of photos from the upcoming BBC and PBS’ Masterpiece adaptation of Les Miserables has arrived and, much like the first set, everyone looks incredible. Victor Hugh’s epic novel will be brought to the screen by Andrew Davies, the man behind such period drama hits as Mr. Selfridge,
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The BBC and Masterpiece recently dropped the first set of promo images for their upcoming, star-studded new adaptation of the classic Les Miserables, giving us our first look at three of the story’s iconic characters. Dominic West will play the heroic Jean Valjean, with David Oyelowo as his nemesis
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The BBC and PBS Masterpiece are teaming up to bring a brand new version of famous novel Les Miserables to the small screen. Award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies, best known for his work on BBC period drama Mr. Selfridge and the corporation’s lavish 2016 version of Tolsoy’s War and