7 Season
18 Episode
Sharpe - Season 4 Episode 1 Sharpe's Regiment
June, 1813 - The South Essex is seriously short of men and when Wellingtion is informed that there are no recruits available, he orders Sharpe to go to England to investigate. When Sharpe and Harper arrive in England, they are informed that there are 700 men waiting for them in Chelmsford. Arriving at Chelmsford, Sharpe finds the barracks deserted with no sign of his missing regiment. While visiting an old friend, Harper and Sharpe are attacked and Sharpe decides to feign death. Taking the initiative, Sharpe and Harper decide to do some undercover work and enlist. Recruited by Sgt Havercamp, Sharpe and Harper arrive at a training camp near the estate of Sir Henry Simmerson, where they are trained mercilessly. Sharpe discovers that the new recruits are being auctioned to other regiments and his suspicions are confirmed by Simmerson's niece, Jane.
- Year: 2008
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- Genre: War & Politics, Action & Adventure
- Studio: ITV1
- Keyword: british army, battle, period drama, historical, napoleonic wars, military, historical drama, 19th century, european history, war, irreverent, historical war, war romp, intense, defiant
- Director:
- Cast: Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley
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