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Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake

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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.

NetworksAssociated Television

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Terence Morgan

Terence Morgan

Sir Francis Drake

Themes & Keywords

shipexplorer16th centuryelizabethan englandcorsaire

About Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake is a action & adventure series that first aired in 1961 exploring themes of ship, explorer, 16th century, elizabethan england, corsaire. it stars Terence Morgan. 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.

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