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The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel
★ 7.7/10•1999•1h 30m•14+•Drama•Action & Adventure
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 24, 1999

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Scarlet Pimpernel aka The Scarlet Pimpernel (Book 1)E190m

The Scarlet Pimpernel aka The Scarlet Pimpernel (Book 1)

In 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.

Jan 24, 1999

Episode 2 - Valentine Gautier (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine)E290m

Valentine Gautier (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine)

The 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.

Jan 31, 1999

Episode 3 - The King's Ransom (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King)E390m

The King's Ransom (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King)

The 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.

Feb 7, 1999

Actors

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Marguerite Blakeney

Martin Shaw

Martin Shaw

Citizen Chauvelin

Anthony Green

Anthony Green

Sir Andrew Ffoulks

Emily Bruni

Emily Bruni

Annette de Martignac

Ronan Vibert

Ronan Vibert

Robespierre

Christopher Fairbank

Christopher Fairbank

Fumier

Jamie Bamber

Jamie Bamber

Lord Anthony Dewhurst

Beth Goddard

Beth Goddard

Lady Suzanne Foulkes

Gerard Murphy

Gerard Murphy

Planchet

Emilia Fox

Emilia Fox

Minette Roland

Ron Donachie

Ron Donachie

Arturo Mazarini

Jonathan Coy

Jonathan Coy

The Prince of Wales

John McEnery

John McEnery

Sir William Wetherby

Milton Johns

Milton Johns

Fisher

Jim Sturgess

Jim Sturgess

Erik

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