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The Best Episodes of Sir Francis Drake

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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

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    Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 8 - The Garrison
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #1 - The Garrison

    S1:E8

    Drake re-supplies a 500 strong garrison in Belgium but finds only a handful of men left.

    Director:David Greene
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black

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  2. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 20 - Mission to Paris
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Mission to Paris

    S1:E20

    No description available

    Director:David Greene
    Writers:Lindsay Galloway, David Greene

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  3. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 6 - The English Dragon
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    #3 - The English Dragon

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Clive Donner
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black

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  4. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 3 - Queen of Scots
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Queen of Scots

    S1:E3

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    Director:David Greene
    Writer:Lindsay Galloway

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  5. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 22 - The Gypsies
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #5 - The Gypsies

    S1:E22

    No description available

    Director:John Lemont
    Writer:John Baines

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  6. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 24 - Gentleman of Spain
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Gentleman of Spain

    S1:E24

    No description available

    Director:John Lemont
    Writer:John Keir Cross

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  7. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 26 - Escape
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Escape

    S1:E26

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    Director:David Greene
    Writer:David Greene

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  8. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 13 - The Doughty Plot
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #8 - The Doughty Plot

    S1:E13

    Three Courtiers on their first voyage become troublesome aboard the Golden Hind.

    Director:David Greene
    Writer:David Greene

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  9. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 2 - The Lost Colony of Virginia
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #9 - The Lost Colony of Virginia

    S1:E2

    No description available

    Director:David Greene
    Writer:Larry Forrester

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  10. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 12 - The Slaves of Spain
    6.5/10(20 votes)

    #10 - The Slaves of Spain

    S1:E12

    Drake tries to free British Prisoners mining for the Spanish.

    Directors:Anthony Bushell, Harry Booth
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black

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  11. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 15 - The Irish Pirate
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #11 - The Irish Pirate

    S1:E15

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    Director:Peter Graham Scott
    Writer:Donal Giltinan

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  12. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 17 - Drake on Trial
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Drake on Trial

    S1:E17

    No description available

    Director:John Lemont
    Writer:Tudor Gates

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  13. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 19 - Johnnie Factotum
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Johnnie Factotum

    S1:E19

    No description available

    Director:Peter Graham Scott
    Writer:John Keir Cross

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  14. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 21 - The Reluctant Duchess
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #14 - The Reluctant Duchess

    S1:E21

    No description available

    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writers:Paul Tabori, Gordon Wellesley

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  15. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 23 - Court Intrigue
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Court Intrigue

    S1:E23

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    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Hugh Ross Williamson

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  16. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 5 - Bold Enterprise
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Bold Enterprise

    S1:E5

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    Director:Anthony Bushell
    Writer:John Roddick

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  17. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 7 - Boy Jack
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Boy Jack

    S1:E7

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    Director:Clive Donner
    Writers:Cedric Wells, Ian Stuart Black

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  18. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 10 - The Flame Thrower
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    #18 - The Flame Thrower

    S1:E10

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    Directors:Clive Donner, Harry Booth
    Writer:Doreen Montgomery

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  19. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 18 - The Bridge
    6.4/10(17 votes)

    #19 - The Bridge

    S1:E18

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    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Brian Clemens

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  20. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 1 - The Prisoner
    6.3/10(28 votes)

    #20 - The Prisoner

    S1:E1

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    Director:Peter Maxwell
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black

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  21. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 9 - Visit to Spain
    6.3/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Visit to Spain

    S1:E9

    Drake must rescue Mariella of Naples from marrying King Phillips's fifteen year old son.

    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Doreen Montgomery

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  22. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 11 - The Governor's Revenge
    6.3/10(23 votes)

    #22 - The Governor's Revenge

    S1:E11

    Drake must act quickly when Hawkins is sentenced to death.

    Director:Clive Donner
    Writer:John Baines

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  23. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 14 - King of America
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    #23 - King of America

    S1:E14

    No description available

    Director:David Greene
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black

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  24. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 16 - Beggars of the Sea
    6.3/10(15 votes)

    #24 - Beggars of the Sea

    S1:E16

    No description available

    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black

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  25. Sir Francis Drake Season 1 Episode 4 - Doctor Dee
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    #25 - Doctor Dee

    S1:E4

    No description available

    Director:Clive Donner
    Writer:Doreen Montgomery

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Garrison" is the best rated episode of "Sir Francis Drake". It scored 7.1/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by David Greene and written by Ian Stuart Black, it aired on 12/31/1961. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mission to Paris".