Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20130721 | 20130727 (R4) | August, 1811. Jack Aubrey sets sail for Australia in his new command, HMS Leopard. His mission - to transport a group of convicts to Botany Bay, including a woman, Louisa Wogan, who has been spying for the Americans. Stephen Maturin joins Jack once again as ship's surgeon - but his real mission is to watch Mrs Wogan. When a fever breaks out among the prisoners and crew, Jack decides to head for Recife - but he is pursued through the South Atlantic by a powerful Dutch warship. Patrick O'Brian's novel dramatised in two-parts by Roger Danes. Jack Aubrey - David Robb Stephen Maturin - Richard Dillane Louisa Wogan - Teresa Gallagher Michael Herapath - Samuel Barnett Lt Pullings - David Holt Barratt Bonden - Sam Dale Preserved Killick - Jon Glover Lt Grant - Jonathan Tafler Byron - Nick Underwood Sir Joseph Blaine - Michael Bertenshaw Peggy Barnes - Hannah Wood Josiah Plaice - Lloyd Thomas Other parts played by the cast. Producer/director: Bruce Young First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2013. Aubrey sets sail for Australia in his new command, but is soon pursued by a Dutch warship. Patrick O'Brian's nautical adventure, dramatised by Roger Danes |
| 02 | 20130728 | 20130803 (R4) | Jack Aubrey is pursued through the South Atlantic by a powerful Dutch warship whose 74 guns threaten to blow HMS Leopard out of the water. As the Leopard tries to out-run the enemy, Jack and Stephen have to contend with a fever that lays waste to the crew and an unexpected childbirth. A confrontation with the Dutch ship leaves Jack seriously wounded - and a dangerous situation turns to disaster when his first officer takes command and runs the Leopard into an iceberg. Conclusion of Patrick O'Brian's novel dramatised by Roger Danes. Jack Aubrey - David Robb Stephen Maturin - Richard Dillane Louisa Wogan - Teresa Gallagher Michael Herapath - Samuel Barnett Barratt Bonden - Sam Dale Preserved Killick - Jon Glover Lt Grant - Jonathan Tafler Byron - Nick Underwood Jedediah Wilbey - Gerard McDermott Josiah Plaice - Lloyd Thomas Sir Joseph Blaine - Michael Bertenshaw Producer/director: Bruce Young First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2013. Jack Aubrey is pursued through the South Atlantic by a Dutch warship. Patrick O'Brian's nautical adventure, dramatised by Roger Danes |