Major Richard Sharpe and Sergeant Patrick Harper are tasked with protecting a high-level British spy known as "El Mirador". Their mission leads them into a secret war of espionage while hunting the sadistic French Colonel Philippe Leroux, who intends to silence the spy. The story features significant character moments, including a brush with death for Sharpe and the introduction of his distinctive heavy cavalry sabre being replaced after breaking in battle. Richard Sharpe : Played by Sean Bean . Sergeant Patrick Harper : Played by Daragh O'Malley. Colonel Philippe Leroux : Played by Patrick Fierry. Captain Jack Spears : Played by James Purefoy. Lass : Played by Emily Mortimer. Director : Tom Clegg. Key Highlights
: Summer 1812/1813 during the Peninsular War , culminating in the Battle of Salamanca. Plot Summary Sharpe Sharpe's Sword YIFY
The guide for , the eighth episode in the Sharpe television series (1993–2008), covers its plot, cast, and production details. Note that "YIFY" often refers to a digital release format from specific online communities. Episode Overview Episode Title : Sharpe's Sword Original Air Date : July 15, 1995 (UK) Major Richard Sharpe and Sergeant Patrick Harper are
: Based on the 1983 historical novel by Bernard Cornwell . Richard Sharpe : Played by Sean Bean