Hornblower: Duty
– The Hornblower series is based on C.S. Forester's classic maritime adventures - the story of one you..
The Hornblower series is based on C.S. Forester's classic maritime adventures - the story of one young man's struggle to become a leader of men. Set against the back drop of the 18th century Anglo-French wars, the bloodiest time in British naval history. Admiral Pellew interrupts Hornblower's wedding reception and tasks him to locate a British ship which has disappeared off the French coast, where Napoleon's troops are engaged in covert activities.
03 Dec 2003
English
Andrew Grieve
Stephen Churchett (screenplay), C.S. Forester (novel)
Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Paul McGann, Lorcan Cranitch
Now married to Maria, Horatio Hornblower is soon sent by Admiral Pellew in search of the sloop Grasshopper captained by their old friend, Bracegirdle. The ship had been patrolling a stretch of French coast but had not sent in a report for over two weeks. During a raging storm they take aboard two passengers, an American woman and her French speaking Swiss husband. They are not what they pretend to be. Horatio and his men also encounter Wolfe, the Irish rebel turned traitor and now fighting France. They also realize exactly what Wolfe's plan is when they see three French frigates riding high in the water near his encampment. At home, Horatio is getting used to marriage and having to share his life with someone.
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 nominations.
Meridian Broadcasting