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Scarlet and Black

TV·1993–1993·1 season, 3 episodes·BBC One·Drama·1h

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An ambitious young man seduces women of high social standing in order to improve his prospects.

Castfull cast & details

Ewan McGregorEwan McGregorJulien SorelChristopher FulfordChristopher FulfordNapoleonAlice KrigeAlice KrigeMadame de RenalT. P. McKennaT. P. McKennaMarquis de la MoleRachel WeiszRachel WeiszMathilde de la MoleClive ArrindellClive ArrindellAbbé de FrilairMalcolm SinclairMalcolm SinclairAbbe CastanedeCrispin Bonham-CarterCrispin Bonham-CarterComte de Croisenois

Episodes by season

Season013Episodes1993Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1October 31, 1993—After his death, Napoleon Bonaparte, the humble soldier who rose through the ranks to become Emperor, remains the inspiration for Julien Sor
  2. S01E02Episode 2November 7, 1993—Young Julien Sorel has opted for the "black", the church, as a more suitable road to power than the "scarlet" of the army. He is now at the
  3. S01E03Episode 3November 14, 1993—To conquer the heart of a woman a military campaign is needed. Julien goes into battle determined to win at all costs.

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