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Sean Bean stars as Richard Sharpe, with Daragh O’Malley as Patrick Harper and Abigail Cruttenden as Jane Gibbons in the ITV series ‘Sharpe’.

  • ITV
  • 1993–2008
  • 2 (16 TV films) seasons
  • TV series
  • 13 cast

Main cast

  • Richard SharpeSean Bean1–2Main
  • Patrick HarperDaragh O’Malley1–2Main
  • Jane GibbonsAbigail Cruttenden1–2Main

Supporting cast

  • Sir Arthur WellesleyDavid Troughton1–2Supp
  • Teresa MorenoAssumpta Serna1–2Supp
  • Sergeant Obadiah HakeswillPete Postlethwaite1Supp
  • Colonel Sir Henry SimmersonMichael Cochrane1–2Supp
  • Captain William FredericksonPhilip Whitchurch1–2Supp
  • Captain Michael HoganJay Villiers1–2Supp
  • Sergeant Major GreenJohn Tams1–2Supp

Guest & voice

  • Major General Sir William LawfordNicholas Jones1Guest
  • Captain LeroyMark Lambert1Guest
  • Colonel WindhamPaul Bettany1Guest

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About this cast

Sharpe is a British television series based on Bernard Cornwell’s novels, following the adventures of Richard Sharpe, a British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. The series originally aired on ITV from 1993 to 2008, consisting of 16 TV films. Sean Bean leads the cast as the titular character, supported by a recurring ensemble of actors.

FAQs

Who plays Richard Sharpe in Sharpe (tv Series)?

Sean Bean plays Richard Sharpe.

Who plays Patrick Harper in Sharpe (tv Series)?

Daragh O’Malley plays Patrick Harper.

How many seasons does Sharpe have?

Sharpe has 2 seasons, comprising 16 TV films.

What network aired Sharpe?

Sharpe aired on ITV in the UK.

Who plays Jane Gibbons in Sharpe?

Abigail Cruttenden plays Jane Gibbons.

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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