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Hornblower
7.7(33 votes)
3 Seasons
8 Episodes
October 7, 1998
DramaWar & PoliticsAction & Adventure
Overview
Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
Status
Ended
Created By
C. S. Forester
Network
ITV1
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
October 7, 1998
Episodes
Episodes
Episode 1
The Even Chance
October 7, 1998120m9.8
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.
Episode 2
The Examination for Lieutenant
November 18, 1998120m9.6
Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
Episode 3
The Duchess and the Devil
February 24, 1999120m9.8
Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
Episode 4
The Frogs and the Lobsters
April 2, 1999120m9.6
The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.
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Top Cast
Ioan Gruffudd
Horatio Hornblower
Paul McGann
William Bush
Robert Lindsay
Sir Edward Pellew
Paul Copley
Matthews
Sean Gilder
Styles
Julia Sawalha
Maria Mason
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