Before Sean was Boromir in The Lord Of The Rings he was Sharpe.
Two VCD's per series title:
Sharpe's Eagles (1993) (TV) Sharpe's a captain, and saddled with a the South Essex, a battalion run by incompentents, filled with soldiers that have never been in battle. When the South Essex loses its colours (its flags/standards), Sharpe vows to save the honor of the regiment by capturing a French Imperial standard: an eagle.
Sharpe's Rifles (1993) (TV) Portugal 1809, the Penisular War in the age of Napoleon. A British sergeant in the 95th Rifles saves the life of Arthur Wellesley, and finds himself promoted to Lieutenant and in charge of a company of Rifles that do no respect him, to carry out a dangerous and vital mission.
Sharpe's Company (1994) (TV) Spain 1812. After Ciudad Rodrigo, Teresa tells Sharpe that they have a baby daughter. In Badajoz, the next siege target. Meanwhile, a new commander has taken over the South Essex, along with the murderous Sgt. Obadiah Hakeswill, an old enemy of Sharpe's from India days. But a new commander means a captain trying to turn the Rifles into red-jackets, and Sharpe's only hope to command his company again is the Forlorn one.
Sharpe's Enemy (1994) (TV) Portugal 1813. A band of deserters, including Sharpe's old enemy, Obadiah Hakeswill, have captured two women, one the wife of a high-ranking English officer, and are holding them hostage for ransom. Sharpe is given the 60th Rifles and a Rocket troop, as well as his majority to rescue the women.But while Sharpe may be able to deal with his old enemy, he has yet to face a newer threat, the French Major Duclos.
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