In the lead-up to the Battle of Talavera, General Wellesley sends Major Hogan, Richard Sharpe, the chosen men and the South Essex Regiment to destroy a bridge behind enemy lines. The South Essex is commanded by Sir Henry Simmerson, a well-connected vain incompetent buffoon. There is immediately conflict between Sharpe and Sir Henry and some of his junior officers. Things get worse when, at the bridge, the French attack.
A good continuation of the Sharpe series. A decent central plot, some great action scenes and a continuation of the romantic sub-plot started in Sharpe's Rifles makes for a very entertaining adventure.
Not brilliant though. The plot and direction are a bit clumsy at times. The Sharpe vs the two Lieutenants sub-plot was drawn out and a bit cheesy.
On that note, one of the Lieutenants is played by a very-early-career Daniel Craig, hardly recognisable.
The episode also introduces us to "Over the hills and far away", the catchy tune that would become the Sharpe outro.
A good continuation of the Sharpe series. A decent central plot, some great action scenes and a continuation of the romantic sub-plot started in Sharpe's Rifles makes for a very entertaining adventure.
Not brilliant though. The plot and direction are a bit clumsy at times. The Sharpe vs the two Lieutenants sub-plot was drawn out and a bit cheesy.
On that note, one of the Lieutenants is played by a very-early-career Daniel Craig, hardly recognisable.
The episode also introduces us to "Over the hills and far away", the catchy tune that would become the Sharpe outro.