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.
Sir Francis Drake (Season 1)
The Prisoner (Episode 1)
Writer: Ian Stuart Black
Air date: 1961-11-12
The Lost Colony of Virginia (Episode 2)
Writer: Larry Forrester
Air date: 1961-11-19
Queen of Scots (Episode 3)
Writer: Lindsay Galloway
Air date: 1961-11-26
Doctor Dee (Episode 4)
Writer: Doreen Montgomery
Air date: 1961-12-03
Bold Enterprise (Episode 5)
Writer: John Roddick
Air date: 1961-12-10
The English Dragon (Episode 6)
Writer: Ian Stuart Black
Air date: 1961-12-17
Boy Jack (Episode 7)
Writer: Cedric Wells
Air date: 1961-12-24
The Garrison (Episode 8)
Writer: Ian Stuart Black
Air date: 1961-12-31
Overview: Drake re-supplies a 500 strong garrison in Belgium but finds only a handful of men left.
Visit to Spain (Episode 9)
Writer: Doreen Montgomery
Air date: 1962-01-07
Overview: Drake must rescue Mariella of Naples from marrying King Phillips's fifteen year old son.
The Flame Thrower (Episode 10)
Writer: Doreen Montgomery
Air date: 1962-01-14
The Governor's Revenge (Episode 11)
Writer: John Baines
Air date: 1962-01-21
Overview: Drake must act quickly when Hawkins is sentenced to death.
The Slaves of Spain (Episode 12)
Writer: Ian Stuart Black
Air date: 1962-01-28
Overview: Drake tries to free British Prisoners mining for the Spanish.
The Doughty Plot (Episode 13)
Writer: David Greene
Air date: 1962-02-04
Overview: Three Courtiers on their first voyage become troublesome aboard the Golden Hind.
King of America (Episode 14)
Writer: Ian Stuart Black
Air date: 1962-02-11
The Irish Pirate (Episode 15)
Writer: Donal Giltinan
Air date: 1962-02-18
Beggars of the Sea (Episode 16)
Writer: Ian Stuart Black
Air date: 1962-02-25
Drake on Trial (Episode 17)
Writer: Tudor Gates
Air date: 1962-03-04
The Bridge (Episode 18)
Writer: Brian Clemens
Air date: 1962-03-11
Johnnie Factotum (Episode 19)
Writer: John Keir Cross
Air date: 1962-03-18
Mission to Paris (Episode 20)
Writer: Lindsay Galloway
Air date: 1962-03-25
The Reluctant Duchess (Episode 21)
Writer: Paul Tabori
Air date: 1962-04-01
The Gypsies (Episode 22)
Writer: John Baines
Air date: 1962-04-08
Court Intrigue (Episode 23)
Writer: Hugh Ross Williamson
Air date: 1962-04-15
Gentleman of Spain (Episode 24)
Writer: John Keir Cross
Air date: 1962-04-22
The Fountain of Youth (Episode 25)
Writer: Ian Stuart Black
Air date: 1962-04-29
Escape (Episode 26)
Writer: David Greene
Air date: 1962-05-20

Seasons

Episodes 26