The Complete Series (1982)

BBC adaptation of the classic novel by Percival Christopher Wren, Beau Geste, tells the tale of three inseparable Geste brothers, Beau, Digby and John who have been adopted into the wealthy household of Lady Brandon.

When money grows tight in the household, Lady Brandon is forced to sell her most treasured possession the mighty 'Blue Water' sapphire. When this goes missing, each of the young men confesses to being the thief in order to protect the other. One-by-one they head off to join the French Foreign Legion, where they fall under the command of the malevolent Sergeant Lejuane. However, Lejuane has an alternative agenda and is setting his sights on stealing the jewel rumoured to be in their possession. The ensuing drama plays itself out as the French forces battle overwhelming odds.

This classic, melodramatic and stimulating film of high adventure is set in the desert it is a story of brotherly loyalty, patriotic honour, self-sacrifice and treachery.
Starring Jonathan Morris , Benedict Taylor , Anthony Calf

Episodes
all 8 episodes

SPECIAL FEATURES
not stated

Technical Information
Format: DVD
Classification: PG
Number of Discs: 1
Picture: 4:3 / Colour
Sound: Mono / English
Subtitles: English HOH
Region: 2 / PAL
Running Time: 216 mins
Catalogue Number: CCTV30200