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