Midshipman Horatio Hornblower joins the British Navy as well as the French Revolution is about to change European history. But he cares is closer to home, as he takes on himself the wrath friend named Simpson, intimidate everyone else who avoids and appeasement.Events lead to a duel, but one of his comrades Hornblower takes his place, and is killed. At war with France, Hornblower and Simpson are assigned to different ships, but are reunited when the ship sank Simpson. Events lead to another duel with different results. Written by Ron Kerrigan.
The famous British naval hero of fiction brought to life in the first of four films television. This is one of the young Hornblower (Ioan Graffadd) gets his first ship, where he had to overcome seasickness and the Hooligan (Dorian Healy), who followed him, because his ability is much higher than everyone else on board. Eventually, this leads to a duel - but not between Hornblower and fraudsters. Instead, a friend of Hornblower in forcibly takes its place, he feels guilty for not dealing with a bully years ago. Unfortunately, the fight is not going well, and Hornblower must still end up face down a man in the second match.