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Horatio Hornblower

52 episodes · 1952–1953 · Syndicated · Adventure

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Michael Redgrave starred as C. S. Forester's naval hero in a 52-episode serial produced in Britain by Harry Alan Towers and syndicated in 1952-53.

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Episodes

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195223 episodes
  • Deals with a Mad King July 7, 1952 · 31 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Duel.”
  • Captures the Natividad July 14, 1952 · 22 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Hornblower's First Command.”
  • A Shaky Alliance with El Supremo July 21, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 3 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • The Battle Against El Supremo July 28, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 4 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • The Lydia Sinks the Natividad August 4, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 5 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • The Damaged Lydia Sails for Panama August 11, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 6 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Return to the Fleet August 18, 1952 · 28 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Quarantined for the Plague.”
  • Return to the Sea August 25, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 8 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Protecting the Convoy September 1, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 9 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Disguised as a French Ship September 8, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 10 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Guerilla Action October 3, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 11 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Spanish Fail to Attack October 10, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 12 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Horatio Takes on the French Fleet October 17, 1952 · Syndicated · 23 min
    Episode 13 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Mutiny on the Flame October 24, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 14 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Disguised as the Flame October 31, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 15 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • The Court Martial of Barry McCool November 7, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 16 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • The Capture of Le Havre November 14, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 17 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • The Acting Governor of Le Havre November 21, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 18 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Barbara Joins Horatio November 28, 1952 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 19 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Napoleon Returns December 5, 1952 · Syndicated · 22 min
    Episode 20 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Napoleon Is Defeated December 12, 1952 · 20 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Battle Against El Supremo.”
  • A Prisoner in 1811 December 19, 1952 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 22 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Horatio Meets Marie and Escapes December 26, 1952 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 23 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
195329 episodes
  • Horatio Captures a Ship January 2, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 24 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Rejoining the Fleet January 9, 1953 · Syndicated · 19 min
    Episode 25 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Horatio Is Court Martialed January 16, 1953 · Syndicated · 19 min
    Episode 26 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Into the Baltic January 23, 1953 · Syndicated · 28 min
    Episode 27 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Chasing the Blanche Fleur January 30, 1953 · Syndicated · 28 min
    Episode 28 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Alliance with Russia February 6, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 29 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower. With Bonaparte invading Sweden, Hornblower takes his squadron to Kronstadt hoping to bring the Czar in against France.
  • Reception with the Czar February 13, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 30 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower. A visit to the Czar's palace, a foiled assassination, and a very friendly countess.
  • Attack on Fort on Fishers Half February 20, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 31 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower. A prisoner of the French, Hornblower watches a sea battle, then escapes after a coach crash and a freezing river journey.
  • Port of Riga February 27, 1953 · 21 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Horatio Meets Marie and Escapes.”
  • Delaying the French March 6, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 33 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • The French Are Stopped March 13, 1953 · Syndicated · 19 min
    Episode 34 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • The Duel March 20, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 35 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • The Spanish Leave Napoleon March 27, 1953 · 21 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “The Into the Baltic.”
  • Hornblower's First Command April 3, 1953 · Syndicated · 20 min
    Episode 37 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Prisoner of the French on the 'Peek' April 10, 1953 · 20 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Alliance with Russia.”
  • With the 43rd Marines April 17, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 39 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Spain Becomes Neutral April 24, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 40 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Examination for Lieutenant May 1, 1953 · Syndicated · 29 min
    Episode 41 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower. A Spanish attack interrupts Hornblower's examination for lieutenant.
  • Quarantined for the Plague May 8, 1953 · 21 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Delaying the French.”
  • Chasing the Papillon May 15, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 43 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Command of the La Mouche May 22, 1953 · 21 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs doesn't list this date, but lists the same title on September 1, 1952.
  • Prisoner and Rescue of the Spanish May 29, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 45 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • The First Meeting with Bush June 5, 1953 · Syndicated · 20 min
    Episode 46 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Planning a Mutiny on the Renown June 12, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 47 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • The First Attack on Haiti Fails June 19, 1953 · Syndicated · 21 min
    Episode 48 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower.
  • Attack on Haitian Fort June 26, 1953 · 21 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Acting Governor of Le Harve.”
  • Yellow Fever July 3, 1953 · 21 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Barbara Joins Horatio.”
  • Fighting the Spanish on the Renown July 10, 1953 · 21 min
    Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “Napoleon Returns.”
  • Horatio Is Promoted July 17, 1953 · Syndicated · 30 min
    Episode 52 of 52, with Michael Redgrave as Hornblower. The last episode: Hornblower is cleared, knighted, reunited with his love and meets his son.