Episodes
Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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01 | Abandon Ship | 20181118 | 20181124 (R4) | In 1812 Britain is at war with America and France. When Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr Stephen Maturin are forced to abandon ship in the South Atlantic they are picked up by the Royal Navy frigate, Java, in pursuit of an American heavy frigate, Constitution. But when the ships exchange fire the enemy proves superior. Jack and Stephen are taken as prisoners-of-war to Boston - where Stephen's former lover, Diana Villiers, has become the mistress of an American diplomat. Starring David Robb, Richard Dillane and Candida Benson. Patrick O'Brian's historical novel. Dramatised in three parts by Roger Danes Captain Jack Aubrey - David Robb Dr Stephen Maturin - Richard Dillane Diana Villiers - Candida Benson Killick - Jon Glover Bonden - Sam Dale Johnson - Struan Rodger Pontet-Canet - Nick Underwood Clapier - Stephen Hogan Jaheel Brenton - Gerard McDermott Lt. Babbington - Don Gilet Captain Lambert - Sean Murray Chads - Liam Lau Fernandez Other parts played by the cast. Director: Bruce Young First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2018. Naval adventure set in 1812 when Britain was at war with America and France. Patrick O'Brian's naval adventure set in 1812 during Britain's war with America and France |
02 | Escape | 20181125 | 20181201 (R4) | Jack, Stephen and Diana escape from Boston in a rowing boat with a cache of American intelligence papers and stolen diamonds. A Royal Navy frigate, HMS Shannon, on blockade duty outside the harbour, takes the fugitives on board. In the climactic naval battle of the War of 1812 HMS Shannon defeats the USS Chesapeake but at a heavy cost. At a ball in Nova Scotia to celebrate the great victory Jack has a dalliance with the amorous Amanda Smith before our heroes board a mail packet bound for London. But they are pursued by two American ships intent on recovering Diana, the papers and the priceless jewels. Starring David Robb, Richard Dillane and Candida Benson. Patrick O'Brian's historical novel dramatised by Roger Danes. Captain Jack Aubrey - David Robb Dr Stephen Maturin - Richard Dillane Diana Villiers - Candida Benson Captain Philip Broke - Peter Forbes Pontet-Canet - Nick Underwood Johnson - Struan Rodger Amanda Smith - Emma Handy Major Beck - Don Gilet Admiral Colpoys - Tony Turner Lt. Falkiner - Cameron Percival Bartholomew - Lewis Bray Other parts played by the cast. Director: Bruce Young First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2018. Jack, Stephen and Diana escape from Boston in a rowing boat. Patrick O'Brian's naval adventure set in 1812 during Britain's war with America and France |
03 | Accused | 20181202 | 20181208 (R4) | Diana is pregnant. Stephen offers to marry her but she refuses because it's not his child. Jack is given a fresh command, HMS Ariel, with a mission to subvert the Catalan garrison of Grimsholm island, guarding the passage between Denmark and Sweden. But on the voyage home the Ariel is shipwrecked off the coast of Brittany. Jack and Stephen are taken prisoner by the French and transported to Paris for interrogation - where Stephen is accused of being a spy. Starring David Robb, Richard Dillane and Candida Benson. Patrick O'Brian's historical novel dramatised by Roger Danes Captain Jack Aubrey - David Robb Dr Stephen Maturin - Richard Dillane Diana Villiers - Candida Benson Lt. Jagiello - Tom Cawte Lt. Cornelius Hyde. - Carl Prekopp Sir Joseph Blaine - Struan Rodger Killick - Jon Glover Bonden - Sam Dale Major Clapier - Stephen Hogan Admiral Dommet - Tony Turner Captain Babbington - Don Gilet Sophie Aubrey - Jeanette Percival Amanda Smith - Emma Handy Rowbotham - Liam Lau Fernandez Other parts played by the cast. Director: Bruce Young First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2018. Diana is pregnant. Stephen offers to marry her but she refuses. Patrick O'Brian's naval adventure set in 1812 during Britain's war with America and France |