TV series
The Scarlet Pimpernel
1999–2000, English, on BBC One.
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
- 2
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 2000
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Latest episode
S2 E3: A Good Name
Aired 1 November 2000
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Richard E. GrantPercy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel · 6 ep
- Elizabeth McGovernMarguerite Blakeney · 6 ep
- Martin ShawCitizen Chauvelin · 6 ep
- Anthony GreenSir Andrew Ffoulks · 6 ep
- Ronan VibertRobespierre · 6 ep
- Christopher FairbankFumier · 6 ep
- Jamie BamberLord Anthony Dewhurst · 6 ep
- Beth GoddardLady Suzanne Foulkes · 6 ep
- Gerard MurphyPlanchet · 6 ep
- Emilia FoxMinette Roland · 6 ep
- Ron DonachieArturo Mazarini · 6 ep
- Jonathan CoyThe Prince of Wales · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 January 1999
- Last aired
- 1 November 2000
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Scarlet Pimpernel is based on
The Scarlet Pimpernel is based on The Scarlet Pimpernel (1905) by Emma Orczy, published by Hutchinson.
1905
The Scarlet Pimpernel
By Emma Orczy
Published by Hutchinson
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Scarlet Pimpernel: quick answers
Is The Scarlet Pimpernel worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Scarlet Pimpernel are there?
The Scarlet Pimpernel has 2 seasons and 6 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is The Scarlet Pimpernel finished?
Yes. The Scarlet Pimpernel ended in 2000, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Scarlet Pimpernel on?
The Scarlet Pimpernel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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What shows are like The Scarlet Pimpernel?
If you liked The Scarlet Pimpernel, try Alex Rider, Banshee: Origins, Stingray.
What is The Scarlet Pimpernel based on?
The Scarlet Pimpernel is based on The Scarlet Pimpernel (1905) by Emma Orczy, published by Hutchinson.