The Scarlet Pimpernel, produced in London and first airing as a summer replacement for The Cavalcade of America, is a radio drama based on the 1905 novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. Set in England and France during 1792, amidst the French Revolutionary Government's September massacres and Reign of Terror, the show follows the story of Sir Percey Blakeney, an English aristocrat working undercover in France. Assuming a foppish, effete persona, Blakeney secretly leads the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel to rescue falsely accused individuals from the infamous guillotine. Marius Goring, best known for his role as Julian Craster in "The Red Shoes," plays the role of the Pimpernel.

With a well-written script that stays true to the original novel, exceptional acting from a British cast, rousing orchestral scoring, and excellent sound effects, The Scarlet Pimpernel is sure to delight fans of the movie adaptations, history enthusiasts, and those who enjoy engaging audio dramas.