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Afternoon Play: HMS Surprise: Episode 1

Afternoon Play - HMS Surprise - Episode 1

Captain Jack Aubrey engages the Spanish and the French but falls victim to enemies at home

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Synopsis

Roger Danes's adaptation of Patrick O'Brian's novel set in 1804 in England, India and at sea. Captain Jack Aubrey fights the Spanish and the French, but faces enemies at home.

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