Sir Francis Drake circumnavigates the world in search of adventure and treasure.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John ThawFrancis Drake | Francis Drake |
 Charlotte CornwellElizabeth I | Elizabeth I |
 Paul DarrowThomas Doughty | Thomas Doughty |
| TTerence BuddJohn Drake | John Drake |
 David RyallSir Francis Wisingham | Sir Francis Wisingham |
| PPaul AlexanderNed Bright | Ned Bright |
 Peter CellierSir Christopher Hatton | Sir Christopher Hatton |
| MMichael TurnerLord Burghley | Lord Burghley |
| MMichael StroudAdmiral Winter | Admiral Winter |
 Esmond KnightJohn Dee | John Dee |
| AAlan DownerNuno DelSilva | Nuno DelSilva |
| RRoger AdamsonFletcher, the Chaplain | Fletcher, the Chaplain |
| MMichael IrvingVicary | Vicary |
| CColin MatthewsEnglish Gentleman | English Gentleman |