Episodes
Cast
Ioan Gruffudd
Horatio Hornblower
Paul McGann
William Bush
Robert Lindsay
Sir Edward Pellew
Paul Copley
Matthews
Sean Gilder
Styles
Julia Sawalha
Maria Mason
1The Even Chance
Oct 7, 1998120 min
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.
2The Examination for Lieutenant
Nov 18, 1998120 min
Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command.
3The Duchess and the Devil
Feb 24, 1999120 min
Hornblower leads a daring raid on a French sloop, and is rewarded by being allowed to set sail for England.
4The Frogs and the Lobsters
Apr 2, 1999120 min
The Admiralty endorses a daring plan to overthrow the French government.