Hornblower

Hornblower

151998•2h 0m•7.8/10

DramaWar & PoliticsAction & Adventure

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.8/10(34)

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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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

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

The Even Chance

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.

The Examination for Lieutenant

E2

The Examination for Lieutenant

Air date: 1998-11-18

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

The Duchess and the Devil

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.

The Frogs and the Lobsters

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

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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