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Hornblower
Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
- Created by:
- C. S. Forester
- Cast:
- Ioan Gruffudd, Paul McGann, Robert Lindsay, Paul Copley
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- ITV1
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 9.5The Even Chance
1998-10-07 · 120mIn 1793, 17-year-old Horatio Hornblower begins his career in His Majesty's Navy, and must prove himself in battle when war is declared.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 9.2The Examination for Lieutenant
1998-11-18 · 120mPromoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 9.6The Duchess and the Devil
1999-02-24 · 120mHornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.3The Frogs and the Lobsters
1999-04-02 · 120mThe Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.
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Ioan Gruffudd
Horatio Hornblower
Paul McGann
William Bush
Robert Lindsay
Sir Edward Pellew
Paul Copley
Matthews
Sean Gilder
Styles
Julia Sawalha
Maria Mason
