TV series
The Elusive Pimpernel
1969, English, on BBC One. Created by John Hawkesworth.
Foppish Sir Percy Blakeney, who secretly leads a double life as the daring rescuer of French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution, fights to save his brother-in-law while his wife is manipulated by the villainous Chauvelin into helping capture him, unaware of her husband's true identity.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1969
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S1 E10: That Damned Elusive Pimpernel
Aired 22 June 1969
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- John HawkesworthCreator
- Anton RodgersSir Percy Blakeney · 10 ep
- Roy MarsdenSir Andrew Ffoulkes · 9 ep
- John StrattonHéron · 9 ep
- Bernard HeptonChauvelin · 8 ep
- Norma WestDesirée Candeille · 8 ep
- Malcolm ReynoldsArmand St Just · 7 ep
- Richard MorantLord Tony Dewhurst · 6 ep
- Diane FletcherLady Marguerite Blakeney · 6 ep
- Jonathan NewthLord Hastings · 5 ep
- Frederick HallSergeant Bibot · 5 ep
- Jimmy GardnerRobespierre · 3 ep
- Tamara FuerstJuliette de Marny · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 April 1969
- Last aired
- 22 June 1969
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Elusive Pimpernel is based on
The Elusive Pimpernel is adapted from a novel.
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The Elusive Pimpernel has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Elusive Pimpernel finished?
Yes. The Elusive Pimpernel ended in 1969, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Elusive Pimpernel?
If you liked The Elusive Pimpernel, try The Mysterious Benedict Society, The New Avengers, Scarecrow and Mrs. King.
Who created The Elusive Pimpernel?
The Elusive Pimpernel was created by John Hawkesworth and stars Anton Rodgers, Roy Marsden, John Stratton.
What is The Elusive Pimpernel based on?
The Elusive Pimpernel is adapted from a novel.