Central Independent Television

The adventures of a maverick British officer who fights behind French lines in Spain and Portugal during the Napoleonic wars.

The adventures of a maverick British officer who fights behind French lines in Spain and Portugal during the Napoleonic wars.

When the incompetent Sir Henry Simmerson (Cochrane) loses most of his men and his regimental flag during battle, Sharpe (Bean), spurred by the memory of a friend who was recently killed sets out for revenge. He is determined to capture the French mascot, a carved golden eagle which is carried into combat. Sharpe is also looking to a settle a personal score with two arrogant officers who have angered him at their mistreatment of the elegant widow Josefina...