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.
The Scarlet Pimpernel explores themes of french revolution, vigilante, alter ego. A blend of Drama and Action & Adventure, all seasons are available to stream for free on Ernax — no account required.
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure
Seasons: 2 · 6 episodes
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Cast: Richard E. Grant, Elizabeth McGovern, Martin Shaw, Anthony Green, Emily Bruni, Ronan Vibert, Christopher Fairbank, Jamie Bamber, Beth Goddard, Gerard Murphy, Emilia Fox, Ron Donachie
Themes: french revolution, vigilante, alter ego, period drama, 18th century
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