Sharpe Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1993 · ITV1 · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Sharpe
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Sharpe have?
Sharpe has 7 seasons and 18 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on May 5, 1993 to November 9, 2008.
Is Sharpe renewed, ended, or canceled?
Sharpe has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Sharpe?
It takes 21h 0m (1260 minutes) to watch the complete run of Sharpe. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 11 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 21 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 11 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Sharpe?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Sharpe's Rifles"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.4/10 based on 7 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Sharpe?
Sharpe is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Sharpe?
Sharpe has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Sharpe?
The primary ensemble cast includes Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe (age 67), Daragh O'Malley as Patrick Harper (age 72), John Tams as Daniel Hagman (age 77), Jason Salkey as Rifleman Harris (age 64).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Bean | Richard Sharpe | 67 |
| Daragh O'Malley | Patrick Harper | 72 |
| John Tams | Daniel Hagman | 77 |
| Jason Salkey | Rifleman Harris | 64 |
| Lyndon Davies | Ben Perkins | – |
| Michael Byrne | Major Nairn | 82 (deceased) |
| Abigail Cruttenden | Jane Gibbons | 58 |
| Philip Whitchurch | William ‘Sweet William’ Frederickson | 75 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Sharpe are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.