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

Hornblower

Drama series. 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 Even Chance

Hornblower - Series 1 - Episode 1

1. The Even Chance

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Drama series about C S Forester's famous seafaring hero. Promoted to Acting Lieutenant, Hornblower is forced to question his readiness for command as he faces the prospect of starvation and disease in the fleet.

The Examination for Lieutenant

Hornblower - Series 1 - Episode 2

2. The Examination for Lieutenant

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

The Duchess and the Devil

Hornblower - Series 1 - Episode 3

3. The Duchess and the Devil

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

The Frogs and the Lobsters

Hornblower - Series 1 - Episode 4

4. The Frogs and the Lobsters

Series 1

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.

Mutiny

Hornblower - Series 2 - Episode 1

1. Mutiny

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.

Retribution

Hornblower - Series 2 - Episode 2

2. Retribution

Series 2

Loyalty

Hornblower - Series 3 - Episode 1

1. Loyalty

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