Adventures of Horatio Hornblower


(4.5 stars; 41 reviews)

Gregory Peck and Virginia Mayo recreated their roles on a one-hour Lux Radio Theater program broadcast on January 21, 1952. This adaptation brings the thrilling adventures of Horatio Hornblower to life, showcasing the drama and excitement of naval warfare.

Join us as we delve into the world of Horatio Hornblower, a character beloved by many for his courage and leadership. Experience the rich storytelling and captivating performances that make this radio program a timeless classic.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

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Horatio Deals with a Mad King 27:29
Horatio Captures the Natividad 29:43
Shakey Alliance with El Supremo 21:41
Battle Against El Supremo 22:11
Lydia Sinks the Natividad 21:45
Damaged Lydia Heads for Panama 21:35
Return to the Fleet 27:39
Return to the Sea 29:20
Protecting the Convoy 21:34
Disguised As a French Ship 21:48
Guerilla Action 21:52
Mutiny on the Flame 22:17
Disguised As the Flame 21:48
The Capture of Le Harve 22:26
Napoleon Is Defeated 19:30
A Prisoner in 1811 21:24
Horatio Meets Marie and Escapes 21:14
Horatio Captures a Ship 21:18
Rejoining the Fleet 19:16
Horatio Is Court Martialed 18:50
Into the Baltic 27:45
Chasing the Blanche Fluer 27:46
Alliance with Russia 21:22
Reception with the Czar 20:58
Attack on Fort At Fisher's Half 21:18
Port of Riga 21:25
Delaying the French 20:34
The French Are Stopped 19:02
The Duel 21:17
The Spanish Leave Napoleon 20:47
Hornblower's First Command 19:48
Prisoner of the French on the 'Peek' 19:56
With the 43rd Marines 21:26
Spain Becomes Neutral 21:08
Exam for Lieutenant 29:26
Quarantined for the Plague 21:08
Chasing the Papillion 21:05
Command of the La Mouch 20:52
Prisoner and Rescue of Spanish 21:28
First Meeting with Bush 20:19
Planning Mutiny on the Renoun 20:57
First Attack on Haiti Fails 20:56
Attack on Haiti Fort 21:16
Yellow Fever 21:26
Fighting the Spanish on the Renoun 21:00
Promoted to Captain of the Retribution 30:24

Reviews

jackrabbit1204


(5 stars)

was glad to find stories of hornblower a series of books that take me back to those teenage years. To any one wondering they are well worth the listening as the books are to read. Thank you for the effort it took to bring these and other fine shows to us who are tired of the (quality programing on TV LOL} jackrabbit1205

Incorrect episodes


(4 stars)

This is a good series and I enjoyed it even with some of the poor audio. However it has a couple of episodes that are not correct. Episodes 1, 2, 7 & 8 are from the 1979/80 20 part BBC adaptation by Val Gilgood starring Nigel Anthony. The correct episodes are available on this site under the title Horatio_Hornblower.

Splendid Stories


(3 stars)

I have enjoyed the stories, but I prefer the ones not made by Redgrave. the sound qulaity is better and the music less intense.


(5 stars)

The recording by Robert Redgrave were the best I've listened to all year. This is my favorite audio book. There were some other recordings in the middle that were poor quality and seemed to be out of order. I'd listen to it again of someone worked that out and only posted the one's by Redgrave together.

catch the newer BBC episodes


(5 stars)

the newer episodes (1,2,7 and 8) are fantastic. 5 STARS all the rest are probably good but the audio is too poor to understand (for me anyway)

To many Hornblowers


(2 stars)

The stories are are interesting. I wish I could listen to all of them, but I find the musical segues unbearable. They are to frequent and shrilling.

Loved these stories


(5 stars)

Was really glad to find these. I really enjoyed these tales of adventure. I enjoy all these old radio shows. Thanks for bringing them to us. Lend a ear for a enjoyable time.

Equipment failure?


How can I evaluate Horatio Hornblower OTR when the tx rate is 38kbs/sec? 's been like this for better'n a week now. You guys there got some major malfunctions, maybe. Normally at this time of the morn, the tx rate has been 1.1 - 1.3 Gig/sec..... but less than a meg/sec ? ? ? What gives?