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Sir Francis Drake is a 1961-1962 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 and sword fights, the series also deals with intrigue at Queen Elizabeth's court.
Original Release
11/12/1961
US Release
06/24/1962
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Terence Morgan | Sir Francis Drake / Hugh Graveney |
| Jean Kent | Queen Elizabeth I |
| Michael Crawford | John Drake |
| Milton Reid | Diego |
| Howard Lang | Grenville |
| Ewan Roberts | Munro / Morton, Earl of Lenox / Morton |
| Roger Delgado | Mendoza - The Spanish Ambassador / Spanish Ambassador / The Governor / Mendoza |
| Patrick McLoughlin | Richard Trevelyan |
| Peter Diamond | Bosun / De Luc / Crewman |
| Richard Warner | Walsingham |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Prisoner | Sunday, 12 November 1961 |
| 2 | The Lost Colony of Virginia | Sunday, 19 November 1961 |
| 3 | Queen of Scots | Sunday, 26 November 1961 |
| 4 | Doctor Dee | Sunday, 03 December 1961 |
| 5 | Bold Enterprise | Sunday, 10 December 1961 |
| 6 | The English Dragon | Sunday, 17 December 1961 |
| 7 | Boy Jack | Sunday, 24 December 1961 |
| 8 | The Garrison | Sunday, 31 December 1961 |
| 9 | Visit to Spain | Sunday, 07 January 1962 |
| 10 | The Flame-Thrower | Sunday, 03 December 1961 |
| 11 | The Governor's Revenge | Sunday, 19 November 1961 |
| 12 | The Slaves of Spain | Saturday, 23 December 1961 |
| 13 | The Doughty Plot | Sunday, 31 December 1961 |
| 14 | King of America | Sunday, 11 February 1962 |
| 15 | The Irish Pirate | Sunday, 22 October 1961 |
| 16 | Beggars of the Sea | Sunday, 25 February 1962 |
| 17 | Drake on Trial | Sunday, 04 March 1962 |
| 18 | The Bridge | Sunday, 11 March 1962 |
| 19 | Johnnie Factotum | Sunday, 24 September 1961 |
| 20 | Mission to Paris | Sunday, 17 December 1961 |
| 21 | The Reluctant Duchess | Sunday, 01 April 1962 |
| 22 | The Gypsies | Sunday, 08 April 1962 |
| 23 | Court Intrigue | Sunday, 15 April 1962 |
| 24 | Gentlemen of Spain | Sunday, 22 April 1962 |
| 25 | The Fountain of Youth | Sunday, 29 April 1962 |
| 26 | Escape | Sunday, 20 May 1962 |
Directors
David Greene, Terry Bishop, Clive Donner, Harry Booth, John Lemont, Anthony Bushell, Peter Graham Scott, Peter Maxwell
Writers
Ian Stuart Black, David Greene, Doreen Montgomery, Lindsay Galloway, John Keir Cross, John Baines, Tudor Gates, Donal Giltinan, Larry Forrester, Emily Morse, Cedric Wells, Margaret Irwin, John Roddick, Hugh Ross Williamson, Paul Tabori, Brian Clemens
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Terence Morgan | Sir Francis Drake / Hugh Graveney |
| Jean Kent | Queen Elizabeth I |
| Michael Crawford | John Drake |
| Milton Reid | Diego |
| Howard Lang | Grenville |
| Ewan Roberts | Munro / Morton, Earl of Lenox / Morton |
| Roger Delgado | Mendoza - The Spanish Ambassador / Spanish Ambassador / The Governor / Mendoza |
| Patrick McLoughlin | Richard Trevelyan |
| Peter Diamond | Bosun / De Luc / Crewman |
| Richard Warner | Walsingham |
| Glynn Edwards | Martin / Will Martin / Martin Armstrong |
| Leon Peers | Eastwood / Alencon |
| William Dexter | Lambert |
| William Lucas | Count Julio |
| Michael Ripper | Almighty Jones / Caylus |
| Victor Maddern | Ship's Cook / Brewer |
| Alex Scott | Don Pedro |
| Marshall Jones | Garrett / Cooper |
| Desmond Newling | Rietti / Bolton |
| Eve Lucette | Lady-in-Waiting / Katharine |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Leslie Harris | Executive Producer |
| Harry Fine | Producer |
| Anthony Bushell | Producer |
