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
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.
Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.
Ioan Gruffudd
Horatio Hornblower
Jamie Bamber
Archie Kennedy
Robert Lindsay
Sir Edward Pellew
Paul Copley
Matthews
Sean Gilder
Styles
Colin MacLachlan
Master Bowles
Simon Sherlock
Oldroyd