Sir Francis Drake

Season 1 Ep.01: The Prisoner

Drake saves the life a beautiful Spanish countess after sinking her ship. The countess plans to return the favor, by sinking Drake’s ship.

Terence Morgan stars in the classic 1960′s action adventure series. Drake is a freebooter, adventurer, expert swordsman, who defends the crown and Queen Elizabeth I during Britain’s war with Spain, a war he wages from the bridge of his ship, The Gold Hind. Features the complete twenty-six episodes of the television drama which tells the story of Sir Francis Drake.

Cast and Crew:
Starring:

Terence Morgan, Jean Kent, Patrick McLoughlin

Director: Peter Maxwell
Production Company: Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
Audio/Visual: mono, black & white
Date Release: 1961

Additional details in:

Sir Francis Drake in IMDB | Sir Francis Drake in Wikipedia

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The Buccaneers

Episode 25: Conquest of New Providence

Tempest and Crew return from a long voyage, to find that New Providence has fallen to Don Estaban and his Conquistadors. Tempest makes his way ashore, and, with the help of Armando’s Wife, Maria, devises a plan to re-take the island, which is complicated by a traitor, in the British ranks.

Robert Shaw stars in this well-made, rousing British adventure series of the mid-50s. Taking place in the early 18th century, in the British Caribbean colony of New Providence (The Bahamas), episodes revolved around ex-pirate raider Dan Tempest (Shaw),… More who has accepted a pardon from King George, and the job of defending the islands, in his trusty ship ‘The Sultana’, along with a rag-tag, but hearty Crew of reformed ex-buccaneers, also pardoned by The King.
Produced by Weinstein Productions, and Sapphire Films, Ltd.., and filmed entirely at Twickenham Studios, in London, The Buccaneers was soon brought to the USA by CBS, who premiered it on the evening Saturday, September 22nd, 1956.

Cast and Crew:

* Robert Shaw – Capt. Dan Tempest
* Edwin Richfield – Armando
* Peter Hammond – Lt. Beamish

# Writers: Terence Moore
Thomas A. Stockwell
# Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards

Production Company: Incorporated Television Company
Date Release: 22 September 1956 (Season 1, Episode 1)
Audio & Video: Mono – Black and White

Additional details in: IMDB
Video streaming: courtesy of www.finemoviesonline.com

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The Buccaneers

Episode 38: Pirate Honour

During a shore leave, in Georgetown, Dan and Crew go to the aid of the Son and Widow of an old shipmate of Dan’s, who are being pressured by a corrupt official to reveal the whereabouts of a stash of buried treasure.

Robert Shaw stars in this well-made, rousing British adventure series of the mid-50s. Taking place in the early 18th century, in the British Caribbean colony of New Providence (The Bahamas), episodes revolved around ex-pirate raider Dan Tempest (Shaw),… More who has accepted a pardon from King George, and the job of defending the islands, in his trusty ship ‘The Sultana’, along with a rag-tag, but hearty Crew of reformed ex-buccaneers, also pardoned by The King.
Produced by Weinstein Productions, and Sapphire Films, Ltd.., and filmed entirely at Twickenham Studios, in London, The Buccaneers was soon brought to the USA by CBS, who premiered it on the evening Saturday, September 22nd, 1956.

Cast and Crew:

* Robert Shaw – Capt. Dan Tempest
* Edwin Richfield – Armando
* Peter Hammond – Lt. Beamish

# Writers: Terence Moore
Thomas A. Stockwell
# Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards

Production Company: Incorporated Television Company
Date Release: 22 September 1956 (Season 1, Episode 1)
Audio & Video: Mono – Black and White

Additional details in: IMDB
Video streaming: courtesy of www.finemoviesonline.com

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The Buccaneers

Episode 2: The Raider

In return for a share of the plunder, a New Providence plantation owner by the name of Van Brugh arranges with pirate raider Charley Vane to launch a diversionary attack on Nassau, in order to lure Captain Rogers out to sea, leaving the town unprotected. But, Van Brugh’s Wife overhears a meeting between her husband, and Vane, and secretly warns Rogers, in time to foil the plan.

Robert Shaw stars in this well-made, rousing British adventure series of the mid-50s. Taking place in the early 18th century, in the British Caribbean colony of New Providence (The Bahamas), episodes revolved around ex-pirate raider Dan Tempest (Shaw),… More who has accepted a pardon from King George, and the job of defending the islands, in his trusty ship ‘The Sultana’, along with a rag-tag, but hearty Crew of reformed ex-buccaneers, also pardoned by The King.
Produced by Weinstein Productions, and Sapphire Films, Ltd.., and filmed entirely at Twickenham Studios, in London, The Buccaneers was soon brought to the USA by CBS, who premiered it on the evening Saturday, September 22nd, 1956.

Cast and Crew:

* Robert Shaw – Capt. Dan Tempest
* Edwin Richfield – Armando
* Peter Hammond – Lt. Beamish

# Writers: Terence Moore
Thomas A. Stockwell
# Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards

Production Company: Incorporated Television Company
Date Release: 22 September 1956 (Season 1, Episode 1)
Audio & Video: Mono – Black and White

Additional details in: IMDB
Video streaming: courtesy of www.finemoviesonline.com

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The Buccaneers

Episode 4: Dan Tempest’s War with Spain

Lt. Beamish, just named Governor of New Providence, prepares to welcome the commander of a Spanish galleon. His inexperience and trusting nature make him a good mark for the wily Spaniard, whose visit is not a friendly one.

Robert Shaw stars in this well-made, rousing British adventure series of the mid-50s. Taking place in the early 18th century, in the British Caribbean colony of New Providence (The Bahamas), episodes revolved around ex-pirate raider Dan Tempest (Shaw),… More who has accepted a pardon from King George, and the job of defending the islands, in his trusty ship ‘The Sultana’, along with a rag-tag, but hearty Crew of reformed ex-buccaneers, also pardoned by The King.
Produced by Weinstein Productions, and Sapphire Films, Ltd.., and filmed entirely at Twickenham Studios, in London, The Buccaneers was soon brought to the USA by CBS, who premiered it on the evening Saturday, September 22nd, 1956.

Cast and Crew:

* Robert Shaw – Capt. Dan Tempest
* Edwin Richfield – Armando
* Peter Hammond – Lt. Beamish

# Writers: Terence Moore
Thomas A. Stockwell
# Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards

Production Company: Incorporated Television Company
Date Release: 22 September 1956 (Season 1, Episode 1)
Audio & Video: Mono – Black and White

Additional details in: IMDB
Video streaming: courtesy of www.finemoviesonline.com

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The Buccaneers

Episode 23: Conquistador

A Spaniard by the name of Don Estaban has overtaken the Sultana, and holds Tempest and Crew prisoner on their own ship. Estaban then executes a scheme to turn the people of New Providence against Tempest, while he consorts with Van Brugh in a plan to demand a ransom from Beamish. But Tempest manages to escape, releases his Crew, and re-takes his ship in time to foil Estaban’s plan, and clear his name.

Robert Shaw stars in this well-made, rousing British adventure series of the mid-50s. Taking place in the early 18th century, in the British Caribbean colony of New Providence (The Bahamas), episodes revolved around ex-pirate raider Dan Tempest (Shaw),… More who has accepted a pardon from King George, and the job of defending the islands, in his trusty ship ‘The Sultana’, along with a rag-tag, but hearty Crew of reformed ex-buccaneers, also pardoned by The King.
Produced by Weinstein Productions, and Sapphire Films, Ltd.., and filmed entirely at Twickenham Studios, in London, The Buccaneers was soon brought to the USA by CBS, who premiered it on the evening Saturday, September 22nd, 1956.

Cast and Crew:

* Robert Shaw – Capt. Dan Tempest
* Edwin Richfield – Armando
* Peter Hammond – Lt. Beamish

# Writers: Terence Moore
Thomas A. Stockwell
# Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards

Production Company: Incorporated Television Company
Date Release: 22 September 1956 (Season 1, Episode 1)
Audio & Video: Mono – Black and White

Additional details in: IMDB
Video streaming: courtesy of www.finemoviesonline.com

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The Buccaneers

Episode 18: Dead Man’s Rock

To spare Nassau from destruction, Beamish secretly surrenders to a Spanish Captain, and, when Dickon tries to stop him, he is taken prisoner, as well. They are taken to a prison, in Cuba, where Beamish is pressed for information on a certain English convoy, due to sail soon. When Tempest finds out, he and Crew must ready the Sultana – Which has been laid up for repairs – And sail her to Cuba, with a plan to rescue Beamish and Dickon.

Robert Shaw stars in this well-made, rousing British adventure series of the mid-50s. Taking place in the early 18th century, in the British Caribbean colony of New Providence (The Bahamas), episodes revolved around ex-pirate raider Dan Tempest (Shaw),… More who has accepted a pardon from King George, and the job of defending the islands, in his trusty ship ‘The Sultana’, along with a rag-tag, but hearty Crew of reformed ex-buccaneers, also pardoned by The King.
Produced by Weinstein Productions, and Sapphire Films, Ltd.., and filmed entirely at Twickenham Studios, in London, The Buccaneers was soon brought to the USA by CBS, who premiered it on the evening Saturday, September 22nd, 1956.

Cast and Crew:

* Robert Shaw – Capt. Dan Tempest
* Edwin Richfield – Armando
* Peter Hammond – Lt. Beamish

# Writers: Terence Moore
Thomas A. Stockwell
# Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards

Production Company: Incorporated Television Company
Date Release: 22 September 1956 (Season 1, Episode 1)
Audio & Video: Mono – Black and White

Additional details in: IMDB
Video streaming: courtesy of www.finemoviesonline.com

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The Buccaneers

Episode 20: Dangerous Cargo

Tempest is assigned to see that the Wife of the Governor of Barbados – Lady Hilary Winrod – Is delivered safely to her Husband, along with a top secret message from the British Admiralty. Knowing of Dan’s past as a Buccaneer, Hilary is reluctant to accompany him, and later tries to escape. But she changes her mind about Dan, after he rescues her from a Spanish Captain, and completes the mission to Barbados.

Robert Shaw stars in this well-made, rousing British adventure series of the mid-50s. Taking place in the early 18th century, in the British Caribbean colony of New Providence (The Bahamas), episodes revolved around ex-pirate raider Dan Tempest (Shaw),… More who has accepted a pardon from King George, and the job of defending the islands, in his trusty ship ‘The Sultana’, along with a rag-tag, but hearty Crew of reformed ex-buccaneers, also pardoned by The King.
Produced by Weinstein Productions, and Sapphire Films, Ltd.., and filmed entirely at Twickenham Studios, in London, The Buccaneers was soon brought to the USA by CBS, who premiered it on the evening Saturday, September 22nd, 1956.

Cast and Crew:

* Robert Shaw – Capt. Dan Tempest
* Edwin Richfield – Armando
* Peter Hammond – Lt. Beamish

# Writers: Terence Moore
Thomas A. Stockwell
# Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards

Production Company: Incorporated Television Company
Date Release: 22 September 1956 (Season 1, Episode 1)
Audio & Video: Mono – Black and White

Additional details in: IMDB
Video streaming: courtesy of www.finemoviesonline.com

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The Buccaneers

Episode 13: Articles of War

A Spanish Captain offers to allow food deliveries to New Providence, in exchange for the release of a Spanish Count, imprisoned on the island. When Beamish refuses, Gaff and Taffy deliver Armando, posing as the Count. But, the Spaniard doesn’t fall for it, and holds Armando prisoner, forcing Beamish to turn over the real Count. However, Armando saves them the trouble, when he escapes, and single-handedly destroys the Spanish ship.

Robert Shaw stars in this well-made, rousing British adventure series of the mid-50s. Taking place in the early 18th century, in the British Caribbean colony of New Providence (The Bahamas), episodes revolved around ex-pirate raider Dan Tempest (Shaw),… More who has accepted a pardon from King George, and the job of defending the islands, in his trusty ship ‘The Sultana’, along with a rag-tag, but hearty Crew of reformed ex-buccaneers, also pardoned by The King.
Produced by Weinstein Productions, and Sapphire Films, Ltd.., and filmed entirely at Twickenham Studios, in London, The Buccaneers was soon brought to the USA by CBS, who premiered it on the evening Saturday, September 22nd, 1956.

Cast and Crew:

* Robert Shaw – Capt. Dan Tempest
* Edwin Richfield – Armando
* Peter Hammond – Lt. Beamish

# Writers: Terence Moore
Thomas A. Stockwell
# Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards

Production Company: Incorporated Television Company
Date Release: 22 September 1956 (Season 1, Episode 1)
Audio & Video: Mono – Black and White

Additional details in: IMDB
Video streaming: courtesy of www.finemoviesonline.com

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The Buccaneers

Episode 11: Before the Mast

Spanish pirate raider El Supremo hatches a plan to overtake the Felicity – An English ship due to arrive, soon, with badly needed supplies for New Providence. After the pirates disable the Sultana, Tempest poses as a pirate, joins El Supremo’s Crew, and, with the help of Dickon, sabotages the pirate ship, giving Beamish and the Crew time to repair the Sultana, and sail her to the rescue of the Felicity.

Robert Shaw stars in this well-made, rousing British adventure series of the mid-50s. Taking place in the early 18th century, in the British Caribbean colony of New Providence (The Bahamas), episodes revolved around ex-pirate raider Dan Tempest (Shaw),… More who has accepted a pardon from King George, and the job of defending the islands, in his trusty ship ‘The Sultana’, along with a rag-tag, but hearty Crew of reformed ex-buccaneers, also pardoned by The King.
Produced by Weinstein Productions, and Sapphire Films, Ltd.., and filmed entirely at Twickenham Studios, in London, The Buccaneers was soon brought to the USA by CBS, who premiered it on the evening Saturday, September 22nd, 1956.

Cast and Crew:

* Robert Shaw – Capt. Dan Tempest
* Edwin Richfield – Armando
* Peter Hammond – Lt. Beamish

# Writers: Terence Moore
Thomas A. Stockwell
# Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards

Production Company: Incorporated Television Company
Date Release: 22 September 1956 (Season 1, Episode 1)
Audio & Video: Mono – Black and White

Additional details in: IMDB
Video streaming: courtesy of www.finemoviesonline.com

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