In 1812, after a successful British assault on Ciudad Rodrigo, Captain Richard Sharpe is dismayed to learn that his longtime friend, Colonel William Lawford, is severely injured. Meanwhile, Sharpe's longtime nemesis, Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill, joins the unit with diabolical intentions. To make matters worse, Sharpe is simultaneously demoted to lieutenant by his new commander. As the Battle of Badajoz looms, Sharpe must overcome personal strife for...

Richard Sharpe is twice a hero in Wellington's campaign against Napoleon, and is looking forward to promotion and eager to be in the leading edge of battle.

Sharpe is back with three more edge-of-your-seat, feature-length episodes set during the Napoleonic wars of 19th century Spain.