Horatio Hornblower

A Prisoner of the French on the Pique

English · War & Military Fiction, Nautical & Marine Fiction, Action & Adventure

Horatio Hornblower follows the career of a British naval officer during the Napoleonic Wars. Based on C. S. Forester’s novels, the series brings listeners into the demanding world of sailing ships, where command depends on courage, discipline, and quick judgment.

The radio drama centers on Hornblower’s service at sea and the responsibilities he faces as an officer. Episodes draw on naval adventure, shipboard life, and encounters with the dangers and rivalries of wartime, using dialogue and sound to evoke the close quarters of a working vessel and the uncertainty of a voyage.

The result is a serious, atmospheric adventure, balancing action with attention to leadership and character. This recording is titled “A Prisoner of the French on the Pique,” offering a glimpse of Hornblower’s world of naval conflict and captivity.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.