Set in Spain during the Napoleonic Wars and starring Sean Bean, each two-hour episode attracts over 10 million viewers. Renowned for its lavish production values, strong story lines and powerful performances, the Sharpe series brings the excitement of the wide-screen epic onto the small screen.
Sharpe is a working class hero who makes good.
Armed initially with only his rifle, his wits and his loyal band of Chosen Men, the maverick officer of the 95th Rifles starts out as a common soldier. But not for long. Almost immediately, Sharpe saves the life of the Duke of Wellington. His reward is very much a double-edged sword, as he is then promoted to officer rank. The other officers don't respect Sharpe because he's not a gentleman.