A Tale of Two Cities (1965 TV series)
A Tale of Two Cities is a British television series which first aired on BBC 1 in 1965. It is an adaptation of the novel A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Out of the 10 episodes produced, 8 are believed to be lost. Episodes 2 and 3 survive, and various promotional photographs and productions stills featuring the actors in costume are available online. Cast Patrick Troughton as Dr. Manette Nicholas Pennell as Charles Darnay Kika Markham as Lucie Manette Leslie French as Jarvis Lorry George Selway as Defarge John Wood as Sydney Carton Rosalie Crutchley as Madame Defarge Ronnie Barker as Jerry Cruncher Alison Leggatt as Miss Pross George Little as Jacques Three Jack May as Mr. Stryver Peter Bayliss as Barsad Diana King as Vengeance Artro Morris as Jacques Two Stephen Dartnell as Jacques One Rolf Lefebvre as Gabelle Ralph Nossek as Road-mender Darryl Read as Jerry Cruncher Jr. Nicholas Smith as Cly Jerome Willis as Marquis St. Evrémonde Janet Henfrey as Mrs. Cruncher Bernard Kay as President of Tribunal Earlier versions The BBC previously adapted A Tale of Two Cities as an eight-part serial in 1957, broadcast live from 28 July to 15 September. No recordings