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Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake

1961•30m•4.5/10
Action & Adventure

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4.5/10(6)

Sir Francis Drake was a British adventure television series starring Terence Morgan as Sir Francis Drake, commander of the sailing ship the Golden Hind. As well as battles at sea, sword fights, the series also deals with intrigue at Elizabeth's court, often caused by Spaniard, Mendoza.

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Production

ITC Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 12, 1961

Last Aired

May 20, 1962

Networks

Associated Television

Created By

Ian Stuart Black

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Prisoner
Air date: 1961-11-12
E2
The Lost Colony of Virginia
Air date: 1961-11-19
E3
Queen of Scots
Air date: 1961-11-26
E4
Doctor Dee
Air date: 1961-12-03
E5
Bold Enterprise
Air date: 1961-12-10
E6
The English Dragon
Air date: 1961-12-17
E7
Boy Jack
Air date: 1961-12-24
E8
The Garrison
Air date: 1961-12-31
Drake re-supplies a 500 strong garrison in Belgium but finds only a handful of men left.
E9
Visit to Spain
Air date: 1962-01-07
Drake must rescue Mariella of Naples from marrying King Phillips's fifteen year old son.
E10
The Flame Thrower
Air date: 1962-01-14
E11
The Governor's Revenge
Air date: 1962-01-21
Drake must act quickly when Hawkins is sentenced to death.
E12
The Slaves of Spain
Air date: 1962-01-28
Drake tries to free British Prisoners mining for the Spanish.
E13
The Doughty Plot
Air date: 1962-02-04
Three Courtiers on their first voyage become troublesome aboard the Golden Hind.
E14
King of America
Air date: 1962-02-11
E15
The Irish Pirate
Air date: 1962-02-18
E16
Beggars of the Sea
Air date: 1962-02-25
E17
Drake on Trial
Air date: 1962-03-04
E18
The Bridge
Air date: 1962-03-11
E19
Johnnie Factotum
Air date: 1962-03-18
E20
Mission to Paris
Air date: 1962-03-25
E21
The Reluctant Duchess
Air date: 1962-04-01
E22
The Gypsies
Air date: 1962-04-08
E23
Court Intrigue
Air date: 1962-04-15
E24
Gentleman of Spain
Air date: 1962-04-22
E25
The Fountain of Youth
Air date: 1962-04-29
E26
Escape
Air date: 1962-05-20

Cast

Terence Morgan

Terence Morgan

Sir Francis Drake

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