Hornblower

7.8 Oct 1998 3 Seasons 8 Episodes

Ended

Overview

Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.

Created by C. S. Forester

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · English

Cast

Ioan Gruffudd

Horatio Hornblower

Paul McGann

William Bush

Jamie Bamber

Archie Kennedy

Robert Lindsay

Sir Edward Pellew

Paul Copley

Matthews

Sean Gilder

Styles

Julia Sawalha

Maria Mason

Colin MacLachlan

Master Bowles

Simon Sherlock

Oldroyd

Key Crew

Andrew Grieve

Director

C. S. Forester

Novel

Delia Fine

Executive Producer

Vernon Lawrence

Executive Producer

Michele Buck

Producer

Emilio Nunez

Producer

Andrew Benson

Producer

Neve Cunningham

Director of Photography

Keith Palmer

Editor

Loyalty

Finally promoted to Captain and given command of HMS Hotspur, Hornblower is sent to France to determine the status of Napoleon's pledge of peace, but instead he discovers Napoleon's troops waiting to invade. He also begins a romantic relationship with the young Maria Mason.

Jan 5, 2003 120m ★ 10.0

Duty

Soon after getting married, Hornblower is sent on a search and rescue mission for a British ship (under the command of an old friend) last reported off the French coast. In the midst of the search, the HMS Hotspur picks up some unwanted passengers and attempts to discover the objective of a small French invasion force.

Jan 6, 2003 120m ★ 9.0

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