The BAFTA nominated television adaptation of the series of novels by Baroness Emmuska Orczy set near to the climax of the French Revolution was largely filmed on location in the Czech Republic, which doubled for 18th century Paris. There were 6 episodes in total spread over 2 seasons. Richard E. Grant as Sir Percy Blakeney only appeared in 5 episodes. Elizabeth McGovern played Marguerite Blackeney, Martin Shaw played Chauvelin, Pimpernel’s archrival, and Emilia Fox played Minette Roland.
Release / Airing: 24/01/1999
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