Drama series. Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop and is rewarded.

The Duchess and the Devil

Drama

Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.

Hornblower

Ioan Gruffudd is a swashbuckling sailor in this adventure tale

Ioan Gruffudd stars in these swashbuckling adventure tales. Set in the Napoleonic Wars, it follows a young sailor as he braves bloody battles and enjoys passionate affairs.

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Drama series. 1793 - young Horatio Hornblower begins his career in His Majesty's Navy.

The Even Chance

The first episode of the drama series. 1793 - 17-year-old Horatio Hornblower begins his career in His Majesty's Navy and must prove himself when a war is declared.

Drama series. A promoted Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.

The Examination for Lieutenant

Drama series about CS Forester's famous seafaring hero. Promoted to acting lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.

Drama series. The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.

The Frogs and the Lobsters

The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government. They are unprepared for the brutality and cowardice they encounter.

Drama series. Hornblower sets sail on a dangerous mission where events inspire a mutiny.

Mutiny

Hornblower sets sail on a dangerous mission to the West Indies. Under the command of the tyrannical & volatile Captain Sawyer, events soon force the officers to contemplate mutiny.

Drama series. The lieutenants must evade a charge of mutiny as Captain Sawyer is deposed.

Retribution

Captain Sawyer has finally been removed from command, but now the lieutenants must fulfil their mission before facing the charge of mutiny - the punishment for which is death.

Drama series. Hornblower is reduced to the rank of lieutenant as a result of a peace pact.

Loyalty

Hornblower is reduced to the rank of lieutenant as a result of the 1803 peace treaty with France.

Drama series. Hornblower is filled with trepidation on a most important day in his life.

Duty

Hornblower is filled with trepidation on what should be the most important day of his life.

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Series 1

1. The Even Chance

1. The Even Chance

2. The Examination for Lieutenant

2. The Examination for Lieutenant

3. The Duchess and the Devil

3. The Duchess and the Devil

4. The Frogs and the Lobsters

4. The Frogs and the Lobsters