BBC Two · Ended

Scarlet & Black

Drama · 1993

Last aired: S1 E4, Episode 4 · 1993-11-04

Ewan McGregor stars in this BBC adaptation of Stendahl's classic novel. The handsome young Julien Sorel (Ewan McGregor) believes that he has a better chance of furthering his position in society if he chooses to enter the church (the black) rather than the army (the scarlet), and is found a position by his mentor Father Chélan as tutor to the children of the powerful Monsieur De Rénal. Julien finds favour with the children, rapidly becoming a beloved member of the household. However, when his relationship with Madame De Rénal (Alice Krige) goes beyond the professional, Julien's future is dramatically altered.