Hornblower
151998•2h 0m•7.8/10
DramaWar & PoliticsAction & Adventure
Ratings
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7.8/10(35)
Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
Production
Granada Media, A+E Networks
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 7, 1998
Last Aired
January 6, 2003
Networks
ITV1
Created By
C. S. Forester
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Even Chance
Air date: 1998-10-07
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.
E2
The Examination for Lieutenant
Air date: 1998-11-18
Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
E3
The Duchess and the Devil
Air date: 1999-02-24
Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
E4
The Frogs and the Lobsters
Air date: 1999-04-02
The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.
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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