Les Miserables

The Bishop  “So long as these problems are not solved, so long as ignorance and poverty remain on earth, these words cannot be useless”. These words set forth the soul and spirit of one of the world’s great literacy masterpieces, Les Miserables. Out of the depth of his pity for suffering mankind Victor Hugo drew a compelling story, one that will live so long as bewildered humanity shall continue to grope towards the light. The Bishop is the 1st of 7 broadcasts specifically adapted for radio by Orson Welles. Each program portrays some development in the progress of Jean Val Jean, the roll played by Orson Welles. Javert  Javert is the 2nd of 7 broadcasts based on the Victor Hugo novel Les Miserables. Orson Welles has adapted the book specifically for radio. Each program portrays some development in the progress of Jean Val Jean, the role played by Orson Welles. This episode introduces Fontine and Javert. The Trial  The Trial is the 3rd of 7 broadcasts based on the Victor Hugo novel Les Miserables. Orson Welles has adapted the book specifically for radio. Each program portrays some development in the progress of Jean Val Jean, the role played by Orson Welles. Cosette  Cosette is the 4th of 7 broadcasts based on the Victor Hugo novel Les Miserables. Orson Welles has adapted the book specifically for radio. Each program portrays some development in the progress of Jean Val Jean, the role played by Orson Welles. The Grave  The Grave is the 5th of 7 broadcasts based on the Victor Hugo novel Les Miserables. Orson Welles has adapted the book especially for radio. Each program portrays some development in the progress of Jean Val Jean, the role played by Orson Welles. The Barricade  The Barricade is the 6th of 7 broadcasts based on the Victor Hugo novel Les Miserables. Orson Welles has adapted the book specifically for radio. Each program portrays some development in the progress of Jean Val Jean, the role played by Orson Welles. The Final Episode  The Final Episode as the title suggests is the last of 7 broadcasts based on the Victor Hugo novel Les Miserables. Orson Welles has adapted the book specifically for radio. Each program portrays some development in the progress of Jean Val Jean, the role played by Orson Welles.  Duration: 3:18:03 Starring: Orson Welles  Broadcast Dates: 23rd July - : 3rd September 1937