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Hornblower.

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

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Created by C. S. Forester

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Season 1.

The Even Chance

1998-10-07 · 2h 0m9.5

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.

The Examination for Lieutenant

1998-11-18 · 2h 0m9.2

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

The Duchess and the Devil

1999-02-24 · 2h 0m9.6

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

The Frogs and the Lobsters

1999-04-02 · 2h 0m9.3

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

Cast.

Ioan Gruffudd

Ioan Gruffudd

Horatio Hornblower

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

William Bush

Robert Lindsay

Robert Lindsay

Sir Edward Pellew

Paul Copley

Paul Copley

Matthews

Sean Gilder

Sean Gilder

Styles

Julia Sawalha

Julia Sawalha

Maria Mason

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