Pyrennees, September 1813. Sharpe is given the task of preparing the glamorous Royal Irish Company, led by Lord Kiely, for their first encounter with the enemy. Previously only used for ceremonial duties, the Company finds Sharpe a hard taskmaster. Trouble arises amongst the Irish soldiers when false reports are circulated of a massacre in Ireland perpetrated by the English. When Lord Kiely begins a passionate affair with Juanita, the Spanish partisan leader, the distressed Lady Kiely looks to Sharpe for comfort. Then Sharpe is led into a French trap and he and the Royal Irish Company find themselves up against the vicious Brigadier Loup and seemingly impossible odds.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sean BeanMajor Richard Sharpe | Major Richard Sharpe |
 Daragh O'MalleySergeant Patrick Harper | Sergeant Patrick Harper |
 Hugh FraserField Marshal The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington | Field Marshal The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington |
 Hugh RossMajor Mungo Munro | Major Mungo Munro |
 John TamsRifleman Daniel Hagman | Rifleman Daniel Hagman |
 Jason SalkeyRifleman Harris | Rifleman Harris |
 Lyndon DaviesRifleman Ben Perkins | Rifleman Ben Perkins |
 Jason DurrLord Benedict Kiely | Lord Benedict Kiely |
 Allie ByrneLady Lucy Kiely | Lady Lucy Kiely |
 Ian McNeiceWagonmaster-General Colonel Runciman | Wagonmaster-General Colonel Runciman |
 Oliver CottonBrigadier General Guy Loup | Brigadier General Guy Loup |
 Siri NealJuanita de Elia | Juanita de Elia |
 Liam CarneyO'Rourke | O'Rourke |
 Phelim DrewDonaju | Donaju |
 Diana PérezRamona Gonzalez Harper | Ramona Gonzalez Harper |
| RRobert HandsLieutenant Jenkins | Lieutenant Jenkins |
| MMaria PetrucciMiranda | Miranda |