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Scarlett Pimpernel The complete series - 4 Disc Set
For the first time ever, the complete series 1 & 2 are presented as 12 one-hour episodes as broadcast on BBC 1.
The dapper and charming Richard E. Grant as Scarlet Pimpernel, the lovely Elizabeth McGovern as Lady Marguerite Blakeney and Martin Shaw as Chauvelin star in this lush and riveting BBC adaptation of one of the classic adventure tales of all time; The Scarlet Pimpernel.
France 1793, the terror of the French Revolution is at its height. Citizen Robespierre, along with his ruthless henchman Chauvelin, keep the tumbrels busy carrying the innocent to the guillotine. But there is one man who dares to defy the revolutionaries... THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL.
Series 1
- The Scarlet Pimpernel" Pt 1
- "The Scarlet Pimpernel" Pt 2
- "Valentine Gautier" Pt 1
- "Valentine Gautier" Pt 2
- "A King's Ransom" Pt 1
- "A King's Ransom" Pt2
Series 2
- "Ennui" Pt 1
- "Ennui" Pt 2
- "Friends and Enemies" Pt 1
- "Friends and Enemies" Pt 2
- "A Good Name" Pt 1
- "A Good Name" Pt 2 </lo>
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Richard E Grant, Martin Shaw and Elizabeth McGovern all head players in this outstanding saga of the `Scarlet Pimpernel`. I have been a fan of this since watching it on BBC, yet missed some episodes, now wishing to catch up on 12 one-hour episodes on 4 discs, the whole series. Hours and hours of wonderful TV viewing. I say to you, if you miss it, it's your loss!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
I really like this adaptation of the Scarlet Pimpernel. If you like Costume Dramas and a bit of a romantic who loves adventure, you will love this series. Brilliant Value for money!
The cast in the first season is a really good. It is a rich and entertaining piece to watch. Richard E Grant gives a brilliant performance as Sir Percy/ Scarlet Pimpernel. In my mind he doesn't go too OTT with the ridiculous while trying to express the foppiness of Percy, which is refreshing and makes him as the pimpernel, more realistic. Martin Shaw also gives a good and realistic performance as Chauvelin, the arch enemy who is desperately trying to capture the hero.
I should stress now, that like most TV series based of books, a certain amount of the original gets 'Thrown out the window'. This is certainly true of this adaptation, where the writers have clearly chosen to only faintly stick the the original work. Sir Percy in the books makes carefully laid plans and wears disguies, this doesn't happen in the series, which is a shame as I think Richard E Grant as percy would of been really good. However, Provided you aren't a loyal fan of the books, you will find the series a brilliant watch.
So why the 3 stars? Well, I just don't think the second series is as good as it could of been. They threw out almost everything that made the first season so good. Within the first ten minutes of the second series, we have lost Marguerite (Elizabeth McGovern), who apparently dies in childbirth (off screen) and Chauvelin who dissapears with next to no explaination. I didn't understand why they did this, since the death of Marguerite doesn't actually happen in the books and as a result the piece has lost almost all of it's romance. Chauvelin is replaced with a selection of different enemies for the pimpernel (seemingly a different one for each episode). All give good performances but it lacks a main, dark character you can really hate as a good adversary for the pimpernel. It is a real shame and this may annoy fans of the first series and books.
The cast in the first season is a really good. It is a rich and entertaining piece to watch. Richard E Grant gives a brilliant performance as Sir Percy/ Scarlet Pimpernel. In my mind he doesn't go too OTT with the ridiculous while trying to express the foppiness of Percy, which is refreshing and makes him as the pimpernel, more realistic. Martin Shaw also gives a good and realistic performance as Chauvelin, the arch enemy who is desperately trying to capture the hero.
I should stress now, that like most TV series based of books, a certain amount of the original gets 'Thrown out the window'. This is certainly true of this adaptation, where the writers have clearly chosen to only faintly stick the the original work. Sir Percy in the books makes carefully laid plans and wears disguies, this doesn't happen in the series, which is a shame as I think Richard E Grant as percy would of been really good. However, Provided you aren't a loyal fan of the books, you will find the series a brilliant watch.
So why the 3 stars? Well, I just don't think the second series is as good as it could of been. They threw out almost everything that made the first season so good. Within the first ten minutes of the second series, we have lost Marguerite (Elizabeth McGovern), who apparently dies in childbirth (off screen) and Chauvelin who dissapears with next to no explaination. I didn't understand why they did this, since the death of Marguerite doesn't actually happen in the books and as a result the piece has lost almost all of it's romance. Chauvelin is replaced with a selection of different enemies for the pimpernel (seemingly a different one for each episode). All give good performances but it lacks a main, dark character you can really hate as a good adversary for the pimpernel. It is a real shame and this may annoy fans of the first series and books.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This series was brilliant. Richard E. Grant was at his sparkling best.
He is a great actor with a great sense of comedy and timing. His take on
the Pimpernel was foppish and excellent but not too camp. The cast is out-
standing in this series.
I have, and will continue to recommend this DVD to all my friends.
He is a great actor with a great sense of comedy and timing. His take on
the Pimpernel was foppish and excellent but not too camp. The cast is out-
standing in this series.
I have, and will continue to recommend this DVD to all my friends.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Richard E Grant versus Martin Shaw
Both series were great and highly watchable which is why we bought the box set.Martin Shaw was great as Chauvelin and Grant,s tongue in cheek Sir Percy was awesome. Read more
Published 6 months ago by shed man
the heroic fop
Having seen the episodes on tv, but missing some, i had to have a copy for myself to watch and watch again, Richard E. Read more
Published 16 months ago by christine
No Chemistry
This production has so much going for it - not least the great actors (Shaw and Grant) - so its depressing to see how its possible to screw up with such pyrotechnic potential on... Read more
Published 16 months ago by H.Hogg
Richard E. Grant is great in the role
I am a big Scarlet Pimpernel fan (the books, movies and this series). What I like about this series is Richard E. Grant. He does a great job as the Pimpernel/Percy. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Linda
Dreadful
I love period dramas and adore box sets but gave up on this one after 1 episode. A terrible script, odd casting and cheap production ... don't waste your time or money! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Emma London
Disappointing Pimernel
Even though I liked the main actor playing the Scarlett Pimpernel, the rest of the series was a let down. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Josefina Eikenaar
slightly disappointed
One of the episodes had a fault,and your replacement had the same fault. The customer service officers who dealt with my inquiries were excellent. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Gavin
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