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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.
Current episodeCast
Ioan Gruffudd
Horatio Hornblower
Paul McGann
William Bush
Robert Lindsay
Sir Edward Pellew
Paul Copley
Matthews
Sean Gilder
Styles
Julia Sawalha
Maria Mason
