The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999) is a drama, action & adventure web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Scarlet Pimpernel online in HD.
The Scarlet Pimpernel — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Richard E. Grant, Elizabeth McGovern, Martin Shaw, Anthony Green, Emily Bruni, Ronan Vibert, Christopher Fairbank, Jamie Bamber
The Scarlet Pimpernel — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1999-01-24 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Drama, Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.7/10 (7 votes) |
The Scarlet Pimpernel — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Scarlet Pimpernel aka The Scarlet Pimpernel (Book 1) (1999-01-24) — 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 t
- E2: Valentine Gautier (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine) (1999-01-31) — 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 t
- E3: The King's Ransom (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King) (1999-02-07) — 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.
Season 2
- E1: Ennui (2000-10-18) — The Pimpernel rescues yet another damsel in distress, but in order to save her parents she tries to betray him to the French. The Pimpernel loses his wife in childbirth.
- E2: Friends and Enemies (2000-10-18) — The Scarlet Pimpernel attempts to rescue Antoine Picard, who discovered oxygen, and prevent the French from developing an advanced explosive device. The Scarlet Pimpernel joins for
- E3: A Good Name (2000-11-01) — The Pimpernel's true identity is threatened with exposure when a foppish young aristocrat is mistaken for Sir Percy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Scarlet Pimpernel have? 2 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Where can I watch The Scarlet Pimpernel? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
