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Sir Francis Drake (1961)

First aired November 12, 196130m/ep1 season · 26 epsEnded
4.5

6 votes

Action & Adventure

Overview

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.

Created By

Ian Stuart Black

Top Billed Cast

Terence Morgan

Terence Morgan

Sir Francis Drake

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Scripted

Last Air Date

May 20, 1962

Networks

Associated Television

Production

ITC Entertainment

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

A series of 26 x half hour adventures imagining (mostly) the swashbuckling adventures of one of England's greatest sea-farers as he works to save his country and his Queen from the evil machinations of the Spaniards. Terence Morgan, in the title role, has some charisma and some skill at the swordplay; Jean Kent as the Queen looks regal enough, though her part is hardly taxing; and a regular supporting cast including Michael Crawford and Roger Delgado as the scheming Spanish Ambassador make for a fun historical romp with little regard to history but lots to action, costumes and, of course, roma…

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