The name of Britain's most celebrated naval tactician is inextricable linked to "victory".

Whether in reference to his famous ship or in memory of his many triumphs, Horatio Nelson lived a charmed existence upon the waves. His life on dry land, however was to prove less "victorious" and far more controversial as his personal dealings became something of a scandal. A married man, yet openly flaunting his affair with Lady Emma Hamilton, wife of Lord Hamilton, Nelson caused outrage in both London society and within the higher echelons of the navy.

• Narrated by Graham Mctavish
• Duration: 50 minutes approx
• Format: DVD 5, colour
• All regions: PAL Language: English