Series: Sharpe
Season: Season 4
Episode Number: 1
Air Date:
Duration: 90 min
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.
James Laurenson
Maj.-Gen. Hector Ross
Norman Rossington
Horatio Havercamp
Benedict Taylor
Col. William Lawford
Adam James
Cpt. Philip Carline
Alexander Armstrong
Rossendale
John Savident
Sir Barstan Maxwell
Diana Payan
Mrs. Grey