Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.
| Created By | Barry Letts | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | A Tale of Two Cities | |
| First Air Date | October 5, 1980 | |
| Last Air Date | November 23, 1980 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 8 | |
| Episode Runtime | 25min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | BBC | |
| Networks | BBC One | |