Producer
Malcolm Craddock says: “Sharpe is a tough, decent,
working class hero who looks after himself when he’s
in a tight corner. Sean Bean loves this role and the character
fits him like a glove. It’s unlike anything else on
TV.
“This Sharpe film has a richer texture than those
we have made before. From the beginning we wanted to make
a show that wasn’t just all boys’ own action
adventure and derring-do. We wanted to show the civilisation
and culture of India, the spirituality and the domestic
life; the court of an Indian prince; the position of women
at the time; the importance of religion and sooth-sayers.
We tried to capture the experience that is India. The
incredible light, the stunning locations negotiated with
Indian princes, palaces with jewelled ceilings and grand
fortresses.
“From
the start we knew after such a long break we must up the
ante, and India has proved the perfect location. In many
ways India has been one of the easier locations to film
in, apart from lack of hotel rooms in such a popular part
of the world and the stomach problems! We have been thrilled
by the quality of workmanship, reliability of extras and
kindness of people in general. India was a lesson in life
for us all.”
