Series
The Scarlet Pimpernel
DramaAction & Adventure
A series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set in 1793 during the French Revolution. It stars Richard E. Grant as the hero, Sir Percy Blakeney, and his eponymous alter ego. The first series also starred Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Marguerite and Martin Shaw as the Pimpernel's archrival, Paul Chauvelin. Robespierre was played by Ronan Vibert. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and scored by a Czech composer, Michal Pavlíček.
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Seasons & episodes
1The Scarlet Pimpernel aka The Scarlet Pimpernel (Book 1)24 Jan 1999 · 90mIn 1793, the terror of the French Revolution is at its height, and the guillotines are busy. But a mysterious figure is staging daring rescues, and Citizen Chauvelin, the head of the Central Committee of Surveillance, is determined to discover his true identity, and uses a number of informants, including the popular actress Minette Roland.
2Valentine Gautier (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine)31 Jan 1999 · 90mThe Pimpernel is called upon to track down Helene, the daughter of the Marquis de Rochambeau. However, Chauvelin is also looking for her, and so is Gabrielle Damiens, the head of the local revolutionary regime. Sooner or later, their paths are bound to cross.
3The King's Ransom (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King)7 Feb 1999 · 90mThe Dauphin is being held prisoner by the Republicans. When he is captured by a masked intruder, Robespierre orders Chauvelin to find the boy before news gets out.
Details
- First aired
- 24 Jan 1999
- Last aired
- 1 Nov 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC One
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 7 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Richard E. GrantPercy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel
Elizabeth McGovernMarguerite Blakeney
Martin ShawCitizen Chauvelin
Anthony GreenSir Andrew Ffoulks
Emily BruniAnnette de Martignac
Ronan VibertRobespierre
Christopher FairbankFumier
Jamie BamberLord Anthony Dewhurst
Beth GoddardLady Suzanne Foulkes
Gerard MurphyPlanchet
Emilia FoxMinette Roland
Ron DonachieArturo Mazarini
Jonathan CoyThe Prince of Wales
John McEnerySir William Wetherby
