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Victor Hugo’s masterpiece comes to television in a six-part adaptation by multi award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies. Dominic West stars as fugitive Jean Valjean, with David Oyelowo as his pursuer Inspector Javert, and Lily Collins as the luckless single mother Fantine. Ellie Bamber and Josh O'Connor costar as the young lovers Cosette and Marius.

Valjean and Marius flee the barricades. Javert’s story reaches its conclusion.
The fight continues on at the barricade, but someone must handle the captive Javert.
The cast and crew talk about the beautiful locations, costumes and design of the series.
Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust, created to help ensure the series’ future.
Episodes
Jean Valjean is released from prison and learns a valuable lesson from Bishop Myriel.
Valjean hires Fantine to work at his factory. Trouble reunites him with Javert.
Valjean tracks down Fantine’s daughter Cosette, but they need a miracle to escape Javert.
In Paris, Cosette meets law student Marius, who unwittingly brings a nightmare to life.
Revolution sweeps Paris. Valjean and Cosette go into hiding. Javert tracks Valjean.
Extras
The cast reflects on the themes of love, redemption and hope in Les Misérables.
Becoming renowned literary hero Jean Valjean was no easy feat for Dominic West.
Valjean intercepts Marius at the barricades. Javert's story reaches its conclusion.
The cast and writer examine the relationship between Javert and Jean Valjean.
Cosette discovers a secret letter from Marius.
Stars Ellie Bamber and Josh O'Connor talk about their characters' intertwined stories.
As revolution sweeps Paris, Valjean and Cosette hide out, and Javert tracks Valjean.
Valjean saves an innocent man. He tracks down Cosette, but they must escape Javert.
Marius is surprised to learn the truth about his father.
David Oyelowo reveals one of his favorite scenes as Javert.