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Hornblower

Hornblower
★ 7.7/10•1998•2h 0m•15•Drama•War & Politics•Action & Adventure
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime2h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 7, 1998

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Even ChanceE1120m

The Even Chance

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.

Oct 7, 1998

Episode 2 - The Examination for LieutenantE2120m

The Examination for Lieutenant

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

Nov 18, 1998

Episode 3 - The Duchess and the DevilE3120m

The Duchess and the Devil

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

Feb 24, 1999

Episode 4 - The Frogs and the LobstersE4120m

The Frogs and the Lobsters

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

Apr 2, 1999

Actors

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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