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The seafaring hero's resourcefulness turns the tide of a battle
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Hornblower's resourcefulness turns the attack on the Spanish-held fortress into a famous victory, but Buckland's treachery puts his life into further danger. Surviving a risky mission to blow up the fortifications and an attempt by the prisoners to take command of the Renown, the hero faces the death penalty for pushing Captain Sawyer into the hold - and hopes Archie's dying words can save him from the noose. Naval adventure, based on the stories by CS Forester, and starring Ioan Gruffudd
Hornblower broadcasts on ITV4 +1 at 5:35pm, Sunday, 14 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
