GeneralHDSubtitlesAudio DescRepeat
Duration
130 minutes
Series Info
Season 3 Episode 1 of 2

Quick Summary

The end of the war leaves Hornblower down and out

About This Program

Newly promoted Captain Horatio Hornblower sets out to make his mark on the world, and soon manages to capture his first enemy vessel - only to discover a peace treaty has been signed, leaving him down and out, with barely a penny to his name. Fate seems to smile on the ambitious seafarer though, when he discovers the villainous Bonaparte has reneged on the treaty. Drama based on the CS Forester novels, starring Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Paul McGann, Greg Wise, Lorcan Cranitch and Julia Sawalha

Hornblower broadcasts on ITV4 +1 at 5:40pm, Friday, 19 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD827Sky220Virgin318

Production Details

Runtime130 mins
DirectorAndrew Grieve

Cast & Crew

AG
LC
BF
Barbara Flynnas Mrs Mason
RL
Robert Lindsayas Admiral Sir Edward Pellew
JS
Julia Sawalhaas Maria Mason
SG
Sean Gilderas Styles
PM
Paul McGannas Lt Bush
TH
Tony Haygarthas Master Prowse
PC
Paul Copleyas Matthews
IG
Ioan Gruffuddas Horatio Hornblower