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.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 6 episodes
S2 E1Ennui
Oct 18, 200090 min
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.
S2 E2Friends and Enemies
Oct 18, 200090 min
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 forces with Picard's sister, Françoise, in order to save him fr
S2 E3A Good Name
Nov 1, 200090 min
The Pimpernel's true identity is threatened with exposure when a foppish young aristocrat is mistaken for Sir Percy.
Starring
Richard E. Grant
Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel
Elizabeth McGovern
Marguerite Blakeney
Martin Shaw
Citizen Chauvelin
Anthony Green
Sir Andrew Ffoulks
Ronan Vibert
Robespierre
Christopher Fairbank
Fumier
Jamie Bamber
Lord Anthony Dewhurst
Beth Goddard
Lady Suzanne Foulkes
Gerard Murphy
Planchet
Emilia Fox
Minette Roland
Ron Donachie
Arturo Mazarini
Jonathan Coy
The Prince of Wales
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Scarlet Pimpernel?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel is streaming on The Roku Channel. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Scarlet Pimpernel are there?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel has 2 seasons and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Scarlet Pimpernel?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 1, 2000.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel stars Richard E. Grant, Elizabeth McGovern, Martin Shaw, Anthony Green, Ronan Vibert.
