适合人群:History enthusiasts, Classic literature readers, Fans of Charles Dickens, Individuals interested in the French Revolution, Young adults and adults seeking historical background on London and Paris
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times?
The opening words of Charles Dickens' great French Revolution romance set the scene for a heart-stopping historical adventure that dashes back and forth between London and Paris during the nightmare of Terror. Charles Dance stars as Carton in this Sony-award winning BBC Radio 4 dramatization that captures the joy and anguish of those corrupt and turbulent times.
Seven episodes of approx one hour each.
Episode 1:
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It is 1775 and in Paris, an old man makes shoes in an attic.
Episode 2:
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Charles Darnay stands on trial at the Old Bailey, accused of treason. Jerry Cruncher does not believe Charles can be saved.
Episode 3:
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An accident involving Monsieur Le Marquis inflames the growing anger of the residents of Paris.
Episode 4:
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Revolution brews in France, and while Madame Defarge continues her knitting, Carton confesses his inner feelings.
Episode 5:
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As the Bastille falls, the echoing footsteps of the mob are heard as far away as London.
Episode 6:
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Darnay is in Paris and in great danger. Lucie and the others set out to rescue him. Can the Defarges be trusted?
Episode 7:
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Darnay has been re-arrested and is now back in prison. Mr Carton plans to help, but he must make a huge sacrifice.
Dramatised by Nick McCarty
Directed By Ian Cotterell
With:
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Charles Dance
John Duttine
Charlotte Attenborough
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
John Moffatt
Richard Pasco
Maurice Denham
ISBN:9780563226444
出版日期:June 5, 1989 适合人群:History enthusiasts, Classic literature readers, Fans of Charles Dickens, Individuals interested in the French Revolution, Young adults and adults seeking historical background on London and Paris