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Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake's 16th-century voyages are the main focus of this show.

Sir Francis Drake, a renowned 16th-century explorer, embarks on thrilling adventures in this series.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Prisoner

1. The Prisoner

Aired: Nov 12, 1961

Drake's clever tactics allow him to capture a Spanish Galleon, and he launche...

Episode 3 Queen of Scots

3. Queen of Scots

Aired: Nov 26, 1961

Francis Walsingham's scheme to mislead Queen Elizabeth is exposed as he forge...

Episode 4 Doctor Dee

4. Doctor Dee

Aired: Dec 3, 1961

Doctor Dee, Queen Elizabeth's trusted astrologer, foresees a catastrophic con...

Episode 5 Bold Enterprise

5. Bold Enterprise

Aired: Dec 10, 1961

Drake's next target is Santo Domingo, a city overflowing with gold and wealth...

Episode 6 The English Dragon

6. The English Dragon

Aired: Dec 17, 1961

Drake is dispatched to Calais to extract Lord Oakeshott, a British nobleman f...

Episode 7 Boy Jack

7. Boy Jack

Aired: Dec 24, 1961

The Queen's ambassador in Portugal is threatened by Philip of Spain's invasio...

Episode 8 The Garrison

8. The Garrison

Aired: Dec 31, 1961

The arrival at the Belgian garrison of Blankenberge brings a devastating disc...

Episode 9 Visit to Spain

9. Visit to Spain

Aired: Jan 7, 1962

Drake undertakes a treacherous diplomatic endeavor to liberate King Phillip's...

Episode 10 The Flame-Thrower

10. The Flame-Thrower

Aired: Jan 14, 1962

The brilliant inventor introduces a groundbreaking flame-thrower, which has t...

Episode 12 The Slaves of Spain

12. The Slaves of Spain

Aired: Jan 28, 1962

Drake's daring rescue mission to free British captives on Tobago goes awry as...

Episode 13 The Doughty Plot

13. The Doughty Plot

Aired: Feb 4, 1962

The opulent cruise liner Hind embarks on its maiden voyage, but as the voyage...

Episode 14 King of America

14. King of America

Aired: Feb 11, 1962

A charismatic figure, rumored to be Henry VIII's illegitimate son, is granted...

Episode 15 The Irish Pirate

15. The Irish Pirate

Aired: Feb 18, 1962

Drake navigates the complex web of Irish nobility's tactics to capture the de...

Episode 16 Beggars of the Sea

16. Beggars of the Sea

Aired: Feb 25, 1962

As a treasure hunter, Drake grapples with conflicting desires when a Spanish ...

Episode 17 Drake on Trial

17. Drake on Trial

Aired: Mar 4, 1962

A notorious pirate, Hugh Graveney, with a uncanny resemblance to Drake, commi...

Episode 18 The Bridge

18. The Bridge

Aired: Mar 11, 1962

Pedro de Vazim, a skilled artist and warrior, flees Castle Ortega after Portu...

Episode 19 Johnnie Factotum

19. Johnnie Factotum

Aired: Mar 18, 1962

A thespian with a love for literature finds himself entangled in a puzzling a...

Episode 20 Mission to Paris

20. Mission to Paris

Aired: Mar 25, 1962

The Queen's plans for a marriage proposal from Duke Alencon are stalled due t...

Episode 22 The Gypsies

22. The Gypsies

Aired: Apr 8, 1962

Drake's encounter with a group of gypsies appears to be a chance meeting, but...

Episode 23 Court Intrigue

23. Court Intrigue

Aired: Apr 15, 1962

Drake's departure is delayed due to the Queen's doubts, instigated by a court...

Episode 24 Gentlemen of Spain

24. Gentlemen of Spain

Aired: Apr 22, 1962

A perilous rescue mission unfolds as Drake sets out to retrieve a member of t...

Episode 26 Escape

26. Escape

Aired: May 20, 1962

In the next episode, Drake finds himself in a desperate fight for survival af...

Info about Sir Francis Drake

Network: Associated Television

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Adventure, Family