About this season
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.
Episodes (26)
1. The Prisoner
Aired 12 November 1961
2. The Lost Colony of Virginia
Aired 19 November 1961
3. Queen of Scots
Aired 26 November 1961
4. Doctor Dee
Aired 3 December 1961
5. Bold Enterprise
Aired 10 December 1961
6. The English Dragon
Aired 17 December 1961
7. Boy Jack
Aired 24 December 1961
8. The Garrison
Aired 31 December 1961
Drake re-supplies a 500 strong garrison in Belgium but finds only a handful of men left.
9. Visit to Spain
Aired 7 January 1962
Drake must rescue Mariella of Naples from marrying King Phillips's fifteen year old son.
10. The Flame Thrower
Aired 14 January 1962
11. The Governor's Revenge
Aired 21 January 1962
Drake must act quickly when Hawkins is sentenced to death.
12. The Slaves of Spain
Aired 28 January 1962
Drake tries to free British Prisoners mining for the Spanish.
13. The Doughty Plot
Aired 4 February 1962
Three Courtiers on their first voyage become troublesome aboard the Golden Hind.
14. King of America
Aired 11 February 1962
15. The Irish Pirate
Aired 18 February 1962
16. Beggars of the Sea
Aired 25 February 1962
17. Drake on Trial
Aired 4 March 1962
18. The Bridge
Aired 11 March 1962
19. Johnnie Factotum
Aired 18 March 1962
20. Mission to Paris
Aired 25 March 1962
21. The Reluctant Duchess
Aired 1 April 1962
22. The Gypsies
Aired 8 April 1962
23. Court Intrigue
Aired 15 April 1962
24. Gentleman of Spain
Aired 22 April 1962
25. The Fountain of Youth
Aired 29 April 1962
26. Escape
Aired 20 May 1962