Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
S1E1 · 1998-10-07 · 120m
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.
S1E2 · 1998-11-18 · 120m
Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
S1E3 · 1999-02-24 · 120m
Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
S1E4 · 1999-04-02 · 120m
The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.
Ioan Gruffudd
Horatio Hornblower
Paul McGann
William Bush
Robert Lindsay
Sir Edward Pellew
Paul Copley
Matthews
Sean Gilder
Styles
Julia Sawalha
Maria Mason