TV series

Hornblower

Name: Hornblower
Released: 1998
Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Paul McGann, Robert Lindsay, Paul Copley, Sean Gilder

1998–2003· 3 seasons· 120 min episodes★ 7.7Ended

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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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E1 The Even ChanceNext upOct 7, 1998 · 120 min · ★ 9.5
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael Byrne (Captain Keene), Richard Lumsden (Midshipman Hether), Robert Bathurst (Lieutenant Ecclestone), Duncan Bell (Midshipman Clayton), Vincent Grass (French captain Forget), Dorian Healy (Midshipman Jack Simpson), Roger May (Lieutenant Chadd), Vincent Grass (Captain Forget)
E2 The Examination for LieutenantNov 18, 1998 · 120 min · ★ 9.2
Synopsis
Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
Guest stars: Rupert Holliday-Evans (Steward), Andrew Tiernan (Bunting), Denis Lawson (Captain Foster), Ian McNeice (Mr Tapling), Chris Barnes (Finch)
E3 The Duchess and the DevilFeb 24, 1999 · 120 min · ★ 9.6
Synopsis
Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
Guest stars: Cherie Lunghi (Kitty Cobham), Christopher Fulford (Midshipman Hunter), Ronald Pickup (Don Massaredo)
E4 The Frogs and the LobstersApr 2, 1999 · 120 min · ★ 9.3
Synopsis
The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.
Guest stars: Samuel West (Major Edrington), Estelle Skornik (Mariette), Peter Vaughan (Admiral Hood), Antony Sher (Marquis de Moncoutant)