8.0/1085 votes#1 - The Scarlet Pimpernel aka The Scarlet Pimpernel (Book 1)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/1999
In 1793, the terror of the French Revolution is at its height, and the guillotines are busy. But a mysterious figure is staging daring rescues, and Citizen Chauvelin, the head of the Central Committee of Surveillance, is determined to discover his true identity, and uses a number of informants, including the popular actress Minette Roland.
Director: Patrick Lau
Writer: Richard Carpenter
7.7/10214 votes#2 - Valentine Gautier (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine)
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/1999
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.
Director: Patrick Lau
Writer: Richard Carpenter
7.5/10222 votes#3 - The King's Ransom (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King)
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/1999
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.
Director: Edward Bennett
Writer: Richard Carpenter
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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...
Genres:DramaAction & Adventure
Network:BBC One
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Scarlet Pimpernel aka The Scarlet Pimpernel (Book 1)" is the best rated episode of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 85 votes. Directed by Patrick Lau and written by Richard Carpenter, it aired on 1/24/1999. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Valentine Gautier (aka The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine)".