Hornblower

7.7

1998•2h

Action & Adventure

Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 1998

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1. The Even Chance

9.8

In 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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2. The Examination for Lieutenant

9.6

Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.

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3. The Duchess and the Devil

9.8

Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.

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4. The Frogs and the Lobsters

9.6

The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.

Cast

Photo of Ioan Gruffudd

Ioan Gruffudd

Horatio Hornblower

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Paul McGann

William Bush

Photo of Robert Lindsay

Robert Lindsay

Sir Edward Pellew

Photo of Paul Copley

Paul Copley

Matthews

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Sean Gilder

Styles

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Julia Sawalha

Maria Mason

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