Series
Hornblower
DramaWar & PoliticsAction & Adventure
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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Seasons & episodes
1The Even Chance7 Oct 1998 · 120m · ★ 9.5In 1793, 17-year-old Horatio Hornblower begins his career in His Majesty's Navy, and must prove himself in battle when war is declared.
2The Examination for Lieutenant18 Nov 1998 · 120m · ★ 9.2Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
3The Duchess and the Devil24 Feb 1999 · 120m · ★ 9.6Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
4The Frogs and the Lobsters2 Apr 1999 · 120m · ★ 9.3The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.
Details
- Created by
- C. S. Forester
- First aired
- 7 Oct 1998
- Last aired
- 6 Jan 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- ITV1
- Episodes
- 8
- Votes
- 35 on TMDB
Cast
Ioan GruffuddHoratio Hornblower
Paul McGannWilliam Bush
Robert LindsaySir Edward Pellew
Paul CopleyMatthews
Sean GilderStyles
Julia SawalhaMaria Mason
