Lieutenant Hornblower

Hornblower is now 5th Lieutenant aboard the HMS Renown. Unfortunately for him and the crew, the captain is crazy. On their first voyage, the junior officers meet in secret but the captain is on to them. But the captain falls down a ladder during the pursuit and is incapacitated. The first lieutenant takes command but mishandles the job. Hornblower saves the day and ends up being promoted to commander but the Peace of Amiens is called and Hornblower is forced to eke out a living playing whist at a high class gambling hall.