The Adventures of Horatio Hornblower is a 30-minute historical action and adventure radio series based on the novels by C.S. Forester. Set during the Napoleonic era, the series follows the career of Horatio Hornblower, a captain in the British Royal Navy, as he rises through the ranks. The show first aired on Radio Luxembourg on July 7, 1952, starring Michael Redgrave, and was produced by Harry Towers through his Towers of London syndicate. Although produced in England, the series was not picked up by BBC and was instead broadcast in the United States on CBS, ABC, and Mutual Broadcasting System from 1953 to 1957. Known for its historical accuracy and realistic portrayal of naval life, the series continues to be appreciated by fans of military fiction, having even been recommended by Ernest Hemingway.