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The Best Episodes of Sir Francis Drake Season 1

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The Best Episodes of Sir Francis Drake Season 1

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...

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  1. 7.3/10(19 votes)

    #1 - The Garrison

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    S1:E8

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

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    Director:David Greene
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black
  2. 7.2/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Mission to Paris

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    Director:David Greene
    Writers:Lindsay Galloway, David Greene
  3. 7.1/10(21 votes)

    #3 - The English Dragon

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    Director:Clive Donner
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black
  4. 6.8/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Queen of Scots

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    Director:David Greene
    Writer:Lindsay Galloway
  5. 6.7/10(24 votes)

    #5 - The Lost Colony of Virginia

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    Director:David Greene
    Writer:Larry Forrester
  6. 6.7/10(14 votes)

    #6 - The Gypsies

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    Director:John Lemont
    Writer:John Baines
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  7. 6.7/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Gentleman of Spain

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    Director:John Lemont
    Writer:John Keir Cross
  8. 6.7/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Escape

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    Director:David Greene
    Writer:David Greene
  9. 6.6/10(18 votes)

    #9 - The Doughty Plot

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    S1:E13

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

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    Director:David Greene
    Writer:David Greene
  10. 6.6/10(16 votes)

    #10 - King of America

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    Director:David Greene
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black
  11. 6.6/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Drake on Trial

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    Director:John Lemont
    Writer:Tudor Gates
  12. 6.6/10(17 votes)

    #12 - The Bridge

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    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Brian Clemens
  13. 6.6/10(17 votes)

    #13 - The Reluctant Duchess

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    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writers:Paul Tabori, Gordon Wellesley
  14. 6.5/10(28 votes)

    #14 - The Prisoner

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    Director:Peter Maxwell
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black
  15. 6.5/10(17 votes)

    #15 - The Irish Pirate

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    Director:Peter Graham Scott
    Writer:Donal Giltinan
  16. 6.5/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Johnnie Factotum

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    Director:Peter Graham Scott
    Writer:John Keir Cross
  17. 6.5/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Court Intrigue

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    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Hugh Ross Williamson
  18. 6.4/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Bold Enterprise

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    Director:Anthony Bushell
    Writer:John Roddick
  19. 6.4/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Boy Jack

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    Director:Clive Donner
    Writers:Cedric Wells, Ian Stuart Black
  20. 6.4/10(19 votes)

    #20 - The Flame Thrower

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    Directors:Clive Donner, Harry Booth
    Writer:Doreen Montgomery
  21. 6.4/10(19 votes)

    #21 - The Slaves of Spain

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    S1:E12

    Drake tries to free British Prisoners mining for the Spanish.

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    Directors:Anthony Bushell, Harry Booth
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black
  22. 6.3/10(21 votes)

    #22 - Doctor Dee

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    Director:Clive Donner
    Writer:Doreen Montgomery
  23. 6.3/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Visit to Spain

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    S1:E9

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

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    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Doreen Montgomery
  24. 6.3/10(22 votes)

    #24 - The Governor's Revenge

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    S1:E11

    Drake must act quickly when Hawkins is sentenced to death.

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    Director:Clive Donner
    Writer:John Baines
  25. 6.3/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Beggars of the Sea

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    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Ian Stuart Black

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Garrison" is the best rated episode of "Sir Francis Drake" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by David Greene and written by Ian Stuart Black, it aired on 12/31/1961. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Mission to Paris".