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Last broadcast on Wed, 18 Aug 2010, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 (FM only) (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

1/3. Naval battles, political intrigue and
romantic rivalry are all to the fore 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.

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  1. Wed 8 Oct 2008
    14:15
  2. Wed 18 Aug 2010
    14:15

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