NEW PHOTOS FROM UPCOMING EPIC TV SERIES 'LES MISERABLES' WITH DOMINIC WEST, LILY COLLINS, OLIVIA COLMAN, JOSH O'CONNOR, 14TH CENTURY 'THE NAME OF THE ROSE' WITH JOHN TURTURRO, RUPERT EVERETT, DAMIAN HARDUNG

NEW 'LES MISERABLES'

PHOTOS FROM BBC TV SERIES

After the first photos of the leading stars, BBC One has now released a few more photos from their six part TV series adaptation of famous LES MISERABLES which is hitting the small screens sometime this year, which

Josh O'Connor as Marius and Ellie Bamber as Cosette

means we can expect a trailer soon! Beside Dominic West as Jean Valjean, Lily Collins as poverty stricken mother Fantine and David Oyelowo as the

Lily Collins as poor Fantine

evil police inspector Javert, the cast also includes Olivia Colman as Madame Thénardier, Adeel Akhtar as Monsieur Thénardier, Josh O’Connor as Marius and Ellie Bamber as Fantine's daughter Cosette.

HUGO'S 19TH CENTURY STORY
directed by Andrew Davies, is turned into series which delves deep into the many layers of the classic novel, revelling in Jean Valjean and Javert's cat-

Dominic West and David Oyelowo as Valjean and Javert

and-mouse relationship, against the epic backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest. With striking intensity and contemporary resonance, Hugo’s novel

Olivia Colman as opportunistic Madame Thenardier

explores the struggles and triumphs of the underclass and the quest for a better life. The six part television adaptation of the renowned book will vividly

Adeel Akhtar as evil Monsieur Thenardier who runs a boarding house for kids

and faithfully bring to life the vibrant and engaging characters, the spectacular and authentic imagery and, above all, the incredible yet accessible story that was Hugo’s lifework.

'THE NAME OF THE ROSE'

1ST PHOTO FROM RAI TV SERIES

Speaking of epic drama, check out the first image from Italian Rai's English language series THE NAME OF THE ROSE which will air next spring. Set in Italy in 1327, it follows the Franciscan monk William of Baskerville (John Turturro) and his novice Adso von Melk (Damian Hardung) as they arrive

BBC will air the series in UK, Sky in Germany, OCS in France. Sundance TV will air it in USA and Canada with local broadcaster airing it around Europe too.

at a secluded monastery in the Alps. There they become witnesses to a series of mysterious murders. While Baskerville and Melk investigate and search for the killer, they are hunted themselves by the merciless inquisitor Bernard Gui (Rupert Everett), who prosecutes those who criticize the Pope.