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Patrick O'Brian - HMS Surprise

Patrick O'Brian - HMS Surprise: Episode 1

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Sea battles and political intrigue in 1804, as Captain Aubrey tackles a secret mission.

Sea battles, political intrigue and romantic rivalry set in 1804, as Captain Aubrey tackles a secret mission. Stars David Robb. From October 2008.

Naval battles, political intrigue and romantic rivalry loom large in Patrick O'Brian's novel, set in 1804-5 in England, India and on the high seas. 

Captain Jack Aubrey engages the Spanish at sea and the French on land - but falls victim to enemies at home. 

Starring David Robb as Aubrey, Richard Dillane as Stephen Maturin, Jon Glover as Preserved Killick, David Timson as Barret Bonden, Struan Rodger as Sir Joseph Blaine, Liz Sutherland as Sophie Williams, David Holt as Lieutenant Pullings, Dan Starkey as Lieutenant Simmons, Lesley Nicol as Mrs Williams and Sarah Danes as Cecilia Williams.

Dramatised in three parts by Roger Danes.

Director: Bruce Young 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008.

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Sea battles and political intrigue as Captain Aubrey tackles a secret mission.

Sea battles, political intrigue and romantic rivalry set in 1804, as Captain Aubrey tackles a secret mission. Stars David Robb

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