Sir Francis Drake

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Jean Kent and Terence Morgan in Sir Francis Drake (1961)

The adventures of Sir Francis Drake during the 1500's. Sir Francis is probably one of the most famous explorers of the high seas. The twenty six episodes of the series are about his explorat... Read allThe adventures of Sir Francis Drake during the 1500's. Sir Francis is probably one of the most famous explorers of the high seas. The twenty six episodes of the series are about his explorations of many far off lands.The adventures of Sir Francis Drake during the 1500's. Sir Francis is probably one of the most famous explorers of the high seas. The twenty six episodes of the series are about his explorations of many far off lands.

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Terence Morgan

Sir Francis Drake…

• 1961–1962

Jean Kent

Queen Elizabeth I

• 1961–1962

Michael Crawford

John Drake

• 1961–1962

Milton Reid

Diego

• 1961–1962

Howard Lang

Grenville

• 1961–1962

Ewan Roberts

Munro…

• 1961–1962

Roger Delgado

Mendoza - The Spanish Ambassador…

• 1961–1962

Patrick McLoughlin

Richard Trevelyan

• 1961

Peter Diamond

Bosun…

• 1961

Richard Warner

Walsingham

• 1961

Glynn Edwards

Martin…

• 1961–1962

Alex Scott

Don Pedro

• 1961

Eve Lucette

Katharine…

• 1961

Katherine Woodville

Anne Wenham…

• 1962

John Arnatt

Duke of Cordova…

• 1962

Victor Maddern

Brewer…

• 1961

Leon Peers

Alencon…

• 1961

William Dexter

Lambert

• 1961

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10cgrant-25592

Classic TV at its best

I am so pleased that (in the UK) the Talking Pictures channel is running the whole of this series. Like some of the other contributors I haven't seen them since I was a nipper but they must have made a big impression on my young mind as the music and sets are so familiar.

Its also fascinating to spot guest stars in early roles - Michael Anderson Jnr, Michael Crawford, Nanette Newman, David McCallum, Howard Lang, and of all people the bloke from 'Play School' Brian Cant who played a small part in one episode, to name but a few.

They don't make them like this anymore . . .

10kelly_2007

Bringing history to life!

An excellent performance by that very underrated actor, Terence Morgan. You felt that Elizabethan England was in safe hands! How refreshing it was that television used to show real historical characters in series that were attractive to children. Of course Drake was made exceptionally sympathetic but it managed to put over some of the aura that the real historical character must have possessed. Many of the issues raised in this series - starving and underpaid seamen and soldiers, the diplomatic conventions hiding an inevitable move to war, and corruption amongst the great and the good. Maybe it's time for another series on Drake!

coop-16

I remember this one!

Though I was very young at the time, I remember this well acted,handsomely mounted"swashbuckler".It was probably one of my first sources for British history.,and not a bad one ,as all the episodes were well researched.

10williamsfzr

Great Entertainment

The best of the ITC historical series commissioned for ITV, Terence Morgan can actually act and makes the swordfencing exiting and seem more realistic than some of his contemporaries. Great to spot Michael Crawford and the big guy I remember from the St Bruno tobacco ads from the 60s and 70s amongst others. Altogether great entertainment when it was released and is still valid today.

aOTRfan

Excellent!

Was a summer replacement on U.S. TV for "Car 54". Of all of the ITC historical drama/action shows this one had the highest standards -and it showed. A lot of effort went into correct clothes, sets and historical information. A REAL pity it only lasted one season. A bigger pity is that ITC of England has not released this show for video.

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Trivia
The 102 foot long replica of Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, had been converted in 1954 from an old coastal sea-defence vessel and for many years was a tourist attraction in the harbour at Brixham in Devon, as well as being used for film and television. It cost £25,000. On November 9 1987 she was being towed by the tugboat Pendragon to Dartmouth Harbour to have a new keel fitted when she began taking on water. 55mph winds and 9 foot waves made the rescue of the crew on board difficult, and it was impossible to save the ship which foundered in the River Dart. A new replica was built using an old Thames barge, and once more moored at Brixham.