Sharpe

Paul McGann was originally cast as Sharpe. Two weeks into filming he ruptured a cruciate ligament playing football during a break, but attempted to keep going as the ailment was misdiagnosed. However, the injury was aggravated while shooting a fight scene and again during a rock-climbing scene, to the point where McGann had no choice but to drop out. When Sean Bean was cast, the majority of the season had to be reshot. A planned third episode based on Sharpe's Gold was dropped as the delays cost them too much time.

Soldiers are frequently seen going into battle while wearing their packs, which they do not do because of the added weight.

Referenced in The Scotts: Episode #1.4 (2021)