Sharpe
1993 • Action & Adventure, War & Politics
Sharpe is a British series of television dramas starring Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe, a fictional British soldier in the Napoleonic Wars. Sharpe is the hero of a number of novels by Bernard Cornwell; most, though not all, of the episodes are based on the books. Produced by Celtic Films and Picture Palace Films for the ITV network, the series was shot mainly in Turkey and the Crimea, although some filming was also done in England, Spain and Portugal.
The series originally ran from 1993 to 1997. In 2004, as part of ITV's new set of drama, ITV announced that it intended to produce new episodes of Sharpe, in co-production with BBC America, loosely based on his time in India, with Sean Bean continuing his role as Sharpe. Sharpe's Challenge is a two-part adventure; part one premiered on ITV on 23 April 2006, with part two being shown the following night. With more gore than earlier episodes, the show was broadcast by BBC America in September 2006.
Delve into the pages of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series and experience history brought to life with meticulous attention to detail and vibrant storytelling. Unlike the TV adaptation, Cornwell's novels provide a deeper exploration into Richard Sharpe's character, offering readers a full panorama of his evolution from a destitute soldier to a decorated officer.
The rich historical backdrop rendered in the novels uncovers layers unappreciated in visual media. Cornwell's commitment to historical accuracy transports readers to the Napoleonic Era, enlivening bygone battlefields with vivid authenticity. Each book provides an immersion that television simply cannot replicate — from the grit and color of daily life to the palpable tension of war-torn landscapes. Reading the Sharpe novels guarantees not just entertainment, but an educational journey through one of history's most fascinating periods.
Sharpe inspired from
Sharpe's Gold
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Enemy
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Company
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Sword
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Revenge
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Eagle
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Honor
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Siege
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Rifles
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Devil
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Battle
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Waterloo
by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Regiment
by Bernard Cornwell
