Part 1

E1

Lucie Manette travels to pre-revolutionary France to find her father who she assumed was dead.

Part 2

E2

Lucie appears to vouch for French émigré Charles Darnay, who is charged with high treason.

Part 3

E3

Darnay is acquitted and Stryver informs Carton of his intentions regarding Lucie.

Part 4

E4

Carton reveals his true feelings to Lucie and Barsad makes an unwelcome reappearance.

Part 5

E5

In London, Manette suffers a relapse. Meanwhile, in Paris, the Bastille is stormed.

Part 6

E6

On receipt of Gabelle's letter, Darnay returns to Paris during the Reign of Terror.

Part 7

E7

Darnay is released from prison, thanks to Manette's influence.

Part 8

E8

The day of Darnay's execution arrives and, with Barsard's assistance, Carton visits him.