S1 E1 • The Scarlet Pimpernel

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. AKA The Scarlet Pimpernel (Book 1)

Première diffusion : 24 janvier 1999

S1 E2 • Valentine Gautier

Second of three feature-length dramas based on the character created by Baroness Orczy. 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. AKA The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine

Première diffusion : 31 janvier 1999

S1 E3 • A King's Ransom

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. AKA The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King

Première diffusion : 7 février 1999