The read
The series ran 2 seasons across 6 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
7 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 3 ep1999 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 3 ep2000 |
Key crew
- Michal PavlíčekOriginal Music Composer
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
Stills
Themes
french revolutionvigilantealter egoperiod drama18th century