Series

Hornblower

1998 · 3 seasons · 8 episodes · Ended · ITV1

Drama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure

TMDB 7.8 · 35 votes

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

Episodes

S01E01The Even Chance1998-10-07120m
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.
S01E02The Examination for Lieutenant1998-11-18120m
Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
S01E03The Duchess and the Devil1999-02-24120m
Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
S01E04The Frogs and the Lobsters1999-04-02120m
The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.