Synopsis: MASTERPIECE: Les Miserables The adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Misrables from multi award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies. The six-part drama adaptation stars Dominic West as Jean Valjean, and David Oyelowo as Javert in this landmark drama adaptation. They are joined in this epic event drama by Lily Collins, in the role of Fantine. With a striking intensity and relevance to us today, Victor Hugo's novel is a testimony to the struggles of France's underclass and how far they must go to survive.