Sir Francis Drake_
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
Network
Associated Television
Episodes
26
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Sir Francis Drake has 1 season with 26 episodes spanning 1961-1962.
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Year context
Sir Francis Drake first aired 65 years ago in 1961.
CAST (1)
SEASONS (1 season, 26 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
The Prisoner
02
The Lost Colony of Virginia
03
Queen of Scots
04
Doctor Dee
05
Bold Enterprise
06
The English Dragon
07
Boy Jack
08
The Garrison
Drake re-supplies a 500 strong garrison in Belgium but finds only a handful of men left.
09
Visit to Spain
Drake must rescue Mariella of Naples from marrying King Phillips's fifteen year old son.
10
The Flame Thrower
11
The Governor's Revenge
Drake must act quickly when Hawkins is sentenced to death.
12
The Slaves of Spain
Drake tries to free British Prisoners mining for the Spanish.
13
The Doughty Plot
Three Courtiers on their first voyage become troublesome aboard the Golden Hind.
14
King of America
15
The Irish Pirate
16
Beggars of the Sea
17
Drake on Trial
18
The Bridge
19
Johnnie Factotum
20
Mission to Paris
21
The Reluctant Duchess
22
The Gypsies
23
Court Intrigue
24
Gentleman of Spain
25
The Fountain of Youth
26
Escape
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
26
Episodes
30 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Ian Stuart Black
NETWORKS (1)
Associated Television
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Sir Francis Drake about?
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.
How many seasons does Sir Francis Drake have?
Sir Francis Drake has 1 season with 26 episodes total.
Who created Sir Francis Drake?
Sir Francis Drake was created by Ian Stuart Black.
Who stars in Sir Francis Drake?
The cast of Sir Francis Drake includes Terence Morgan.
What is the rating of Sir Francis Drake?
Sir Francis Drake has a rating of 4.5 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
Is Sir Francis Drake still running?
Sir Francis Drake has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Action & Adventure
