1998- 2003

3 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.8(35 votes)

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Drama

War & Politics

Action & Adventure

Overview

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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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Ioan Gruffudd

Horatio Hornblower

Paul McGann

William Bush

Robert Lindsay

Sir Edward Pellew

Paul Copley

Matthews

Sean Gilder

Styles

Julia Sawalha

Maria Mason

Creative team

Created by: C. S. Forester
Showrunner: Vernon Lawrence
Delia Fine
Produced by: Andrew Benson

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