How many seasons does The Scarlet Pimpernel have?

The Scarlet Pimpernel has 2 seasons with 6 episodes.

What network is The Scarlet Pimpernel on?

The Scarlet Pimpernel airs on BBC One.

When did The Scarlet Pimpernel premiere?

The Scarlet Pimpernel premiered on January 24, 1999.

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Name: The Scarlet Pimpernel
Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure
Cast: Richard E. Grant, Elizabeth McGovern, Ronan Vibert

BBC One Ended Drama • Action • Adventure

2 Seasons · 6 Episodes · Premiered January 24, 1999 · 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.

Where to Watch: BBC One

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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

E01

Ennui

Wed, Oct 18 2000 7:00 PM GMT+0000 90 min

More adventures with Sir Percy Blakeney and his crew as he uses ingenious disguises and tricks to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine, and escape the cluthes of Robespierre. And a new challenge for Percy - Margueritte has died in childbirth leaving him with a baby daughter to look after.

E02

Friends and Enemies

Wed, Oct 25 2000 7:00 PM GMT+0000 90 min

When brilliant French scientist, Antoine Picard, is coerced into producing a revolutionary bomb for Citizen Robespierre, only the Scarlet Pimpernel, aided by Picard's beautiful sister Francoise, can rescue him from the guillotine.

E03

A Good Name

Wed, Nov 1 2000 8:00 PM GMT+0000 90 min

The true identity of the Scarlet Pimpernel is threatened with exposure when a foppish young aristocrat is mistaken for Sir Percy.