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The Scarlet Pimpernel

BBC One Ended Drama Action Adventure

2 Seasons · 6 Episodes · Premiered May 14, 2015 · Ended November 1, 2000

During the turmoil of the French Revolution, English aristocrat Percy Blakeney, often aided by his League of friends, secretly undertakes various daring missions as The Scarlet Pimpernel.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

3 episodes
E01
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Sun, Jan 24 1999 8:00 PM GMT+0000 90 min
At the height of the French Revolution in 1793, a mysterious Pimpernel continues to embarrass Robespierre and the head of secret police, Citizen Chauvelin, by rescuing aristocrats from under the authorities' noses. Chauvelin travels to England to uncover the man's identity, and meets his former lover, a French actress, at a lavish ball.
E02
Valentine Gautier
Sun, Jan 31 1999 8:00 PM GMT+0000 90 min
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.
E03
A King's Ransom
Sun, Feb 7 1999 8:00 PM GMT+0000 90 min
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

3 episodes

Cast

Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant as Sir Percy Blakeney
Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern as Lady Marguerite Blakeney
Ronan Vibert
Ronan Vibert as Robespierre
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