"The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1999) TV series

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

24 January 1999 (UK)

Genre:

Adventure | Drama

Plot Keywords:

Swashbuckler | Betrayal | Mask | Revolution | Hero

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Richard E. Grant	...	Sir Percy Blakeney / ... (6 episodes, 1999-2000)
Ronan Vibert	...	Robespierre (6 episodes, 1999-2000)
Gerard Murphy	...	Planchet (5 episodes, 1999-2000)
Jonathan Coy	...	Prince of Wales / ... (4 episodes, 1999-2000)
Ron Donachie	...	Arturo Mazarini / ... (4 episodes, 1999-2000)
Milton Johns	...	Fisher (4 episodes, 1999-2000)
John McEnery	...	Sir William Wetherby (3 episodes, 2000)
Elizabeth McGovern	...	Marguerite Blakeney / ... (3 episodes, 1999)
Anthony Green	...	Sir Andrew Ffoulkes (3 episodes, 1999)
Martin Shaw	...	Chauvelin (3 episodes, 1999)
Beth Goddard	...	Lady Suzanne Ffoulkes / ... (3 episodes, 1999)
Christopher Fairbank	...	Fumier (3 episodes, 1999)

Runtime:

90 min (6 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo | Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | Argentina:16

Filming Locations:

Czech Republic

Company:

A&E Television Networks

Trivia:

The Scarlet Pimpernel was filmed in Prague, Czech Republic, for its resemblance to 18th century Paris (and absence of satellite dishes).

Quotes:

Percy: What is a wife but inexplicability in petticoats?
Marguerite: What is a husband but a bully in britches?

Movie Connections:

Followed by "The Scarlet Pimpernel: Valentin Gautier/The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine (#1.2)" (1999)

Scarlet Pimpernel- MORE PLEASE!!

I have watched a lot of the BBC's excellent costume dramas, and of course was not disappointed in The Scarlet Pimpernel. The acting is first rate, with Richard E Grant making a very handsome and witty Sir Percy, and dashing and sexy Scarlet Pimpernel. The locations are beautiful, the costumes breath-taking, and the sword fights amazing! I hope there is another series, otherwise I shall be ringing up the Beeb crying for more!