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The adventures of privateer Captain Dan Tempest and his crew of former pirates as they make their way across the seven seas in The Sultana.
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- E1 BlackbeardNext upSep 19, 1956
Guest stars
Guest stars: Alfie Bass (Sawney), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Patrick Jordan (Morgan), Hugh David (Crewman Benjy), Brian Worth (Calico Jack Rackham), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), George Margo (Blackbeard), Andrew Crawford (Capt. Hornigold)
- E2 The RaidersSep 26, 1956
Guest stars
Guest stars: Alec Mango (Van Brugh), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Hugh David (Crewman Benjy), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Patrick Jordan (Jamie), Brian Worth (Capt. Charles Vane), Andrew Crawford (Capt. Hornigold), Paul Hansard (Alfie)
- E3 Captain Dan TempestOct 3, 1956
Guest stars
Guest stars: Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Hugh David (Crewman Benjy), Brian Worth (Calico Jack Rackham), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), George Margo (Blackbeard), Andrew Crawford (Capt. Hornigold), Paul Hansard (Alfie), Judy Wyler (Lolita)
- E4 Dan Tempest's War with SpainOct 10, 1956
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Alec Mango (Van Brugh), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Robert Rietti (Capt. Philip Catalan), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Terence Cooper (Costellaux), Dennis Lacey (Lt. Mendez)
- E5 The WaspOct 17, 1956
Synopsis
A raiding party of pirates led by Blackbeard is looting the storehouse of New Providence. They leave behind one teenage lad to cover their retreat. Tempest is frustrated that raids like this can happen and wants Beamish to supply him with weapons to arm his sloop so he can go to sea and take the fight to them. Beamish sees to it and the captured boy is pressed into service as Tempest's cabin boy and they head out to sea to search for Blackbeard.
Guest stars: Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Neil Hallett (Petty Officer Sam Bassett), Willoughby Gray (Pop), Terence Cooper (Blackbeard), Wilfred Downing (Dickon, the Wasp)
- E6 Whale GoldOct 24, 1956
Synopsis
A crew are at sea in search of Ambergris, better known as whale gold. A substance worth 5 times its weight in gold. When a number of the crew find a deposit on an island things get difficult when they try to hide their find from the rest of the crew.
Guest stars: Noel Purcell (Pat), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Terence Cooper (Tony Grimes), Tony Thawnton (Sykes), Willoughby Gray (Old Pop)
- E7 The Slave ShipOct 31, 1956
Synopsis
Three slave's escape and free a slave ship.
Guest stars: Earl Cameron (Sam), Alec Mango (Van Brugh), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Roy Purcell (George Trevallion), Eynon Evans (Deacon), Willoughby Gray (Harris), Neil Hallett (Hornigold), Tony Thawnton (Captain Scobie)
- E8 Gunpowder PlotNov 7, 1956
Synopsis
Captain Tempest is refused extra gunpowder by the Admiralty.
Guest stars: André Morell (Governor), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Pamela Wright (Megan, Governor's Daughter), Noel Hood (Governor's Wife)
- E9 The LadiesNov 14, 1956
Synopsis
There is concern that Blackbeard may attack a ship containing female passengers.
Guest stars: Edward Malin (Dawson), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Terence Cooper (Blackbeard), Neil Hallett (Petty Officer Bassett), Petra Davies (Christine Hawkins)
- E10 The Surgeon of Sangre RojoNov 21, 1956
Synopsis
A typhus outbreak hits New Providence.
Guest stars: Alec Mango (Van Brugh), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Willoughby Gray (Pop), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Neil Hallett (Petty Officer Bassett)
- E11 Before the MastNov 28, 1956
Synopsis
A pirate ship is seen in the waters around New Providence, with a Spanish blockade already in place, Tempest concocts an audacious plan to not only stop the pirate but destroy his ship.
Guest stars: Ferdy Mayne (El Supremo), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Roger Snowdon (Rodrigues), Salvin Stewart (One-Eye), Willoughby Gray (Bosun)
- E12 Dan Tempest and the AmazonsDec 5, 1956
Guest stars
Guest stars: Joan Sims (Abigail), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Neil Hallett (Petty Officer Bassett), Roy Purcell (Capt. Delacour), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsey)
- E13 Articles of WarDec 12, 1956
Synopsis
With dwindling supplies the Spanish threaten to sink a ship bearing food and medicines unless Spanish prisoners are released.
Guest stars: Eric Pohlmann (Capt. Hernandez), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Willoughby Gray (Pop), Neil Hallett (Petty Officer Bassett), Dennis Lacey (Count Pedro Alfonso)
- E14 The Hand of the HawkDec 19, 1956
Synopsis
Trying to improve trade a merchantmen has a crewman murdered.
Guest stars: Sidney James (Chantey Jack), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Anthony Dawson (Captain Flask), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Terence Cooper (Costellaux), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon)
- E15 MaroonedDec 26, 1956
Synopsis
While celebrating the kings birthday pirate Clip West raids and steals some of the islands supplies.
Guest stars: Bill Owen (Clip West), Willoughby Goddard (Phineas Bunch), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Willoughby Gray (Pop), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Neil Hallett (Petty Officer Bassett)
- E16 Gentleman Jack and the LadyJan 2, 1957
Synopsis
Tempest take a prize from another privateer who vows revenge, but is Captain Gentleman Jack what he seems?
Guest stars: Hazel Court (Anne Bonney / Gentleman Jack), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Terence Cooper (Costellaux), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Neil Hallett (Petty Officer Bassett), John Gatrell (William)
- E17 Mr. Beamish and the Hangman's NooseJan 9, 1957
Synopsis
Lt. Beamish is arrested by a new governor and Tempest tries to discover the motive behind it.
Guest stars: Alec Mango (Van Brugh), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Neil Hallett (Bosun Bassett), Lewis Gedge (Captain Mainwaring)
- E18 Dead Man's RockJan 16, 1957
Synopsis
A Spanish warship attacks the colony and takes Governor Beamish.
Guest stars: Richard Pasco (Rodriquez), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Neil Hallett (Bosun Bassett), Rajah Chaudhuri (Canteyo), Anne Padwick (Woman with Baby)
- E19 Blood Will TellJan 23, 1957
Synopsis
A lawyer arrives searching for an apparent heir to a fortune.
Guest stars: Alec Mango (Van Brugh), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Willoughby Goddard (Sir Gilbert Pym), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Terence Cooper (Costellaux), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Neil Hallett (Bosun Bassett), Dawson France (Piggott)
- E20 Dangerous CargoJan 30, 1957
Synopsis
Tempest is asked to give passage to the governor of Barbados wife.
Guest stars: Sarah Lawson (Lady Hilary Winrod), Derek Nimmo (Lord Winrod), Roger Delgado (Capt. Mendoza), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Ivan Craig (Capt. Steele, RN)
- E21 The Return of Calico JackFeb 6, 1957
Guest stars
Guest stars: Alec Mango (Van Brugh), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Brian Worth (Calico Jack Rackham), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Terence Cooper (Costellaux), Willoughby Gray (Pop)
- E22 Ghost ShipFeb 13, 1957
Synopsis
The Sultana discovers an abandoned ship bringing superstitions to the crew.
Guest stars: Alfred Burke (Pirate Mate), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Colin Douglas (Capt. Tim De Groot), Edward Malin (Jenkins), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Rupert Evans (Martins)
- E23 ConquistadorFeb 20, 1957
Synopsis
The Sulltana is blamed for a number of attacks but Beamish Does not believe Captain Tempest could be responsible.
Guest stars: Alec Mango (Van Brugh), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Roger Delgado (Don Ferdinand Esteban), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Willoughby Gray (Pop), Neil Hallett (Bosun Bassett)
- E24 Mother Doughty's CrewFeb 27, 1957
Synopsis
Tempest is put under pressure to capture a pirate responsible for a series of raids to stop rumours he is to blame.
Guest stars: John Sullivan (Doughty Son), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Ena Burrill (Mother Doughty), Anna Walmsley (Betsy Doughty), John Gatrell (Merchant Captain)
- E25 Conquest of New ProvidenceMar 6, 1957
Guest stars
Guest stars: Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Roger Delgado (Don Ferdinand Esteban), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Terence Cooper (Costellaux), Neil Hallett (Bosun Bassett), Gillian Owen (Maria)
- E26 HurricaneMar 13, 1957
Synopsis
In the aftermath of a hurricane rumours spread of a sunk Spanish treasure ship.
Guest stars: Ewen Solon (Spanish Admiral), Alec Mango (Van Brugh), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Frank Singuineau (Chief), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Neil Hallett (Bosun Bassett)
- E27 Cutlass WeddingMar 20, 1957
Synopsis
The women pf New Providence threaten to leave the colony in retaliation after Taffy backs out of his wedding to a colony girl.
Guest stars: Joan Sims (Abigail), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Paul Eddington (Capt. La Forte), Peter Hammond (Lt. Edward Beamish), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Maureen Davis (Emily), Neil Hallett (Sgt. Sam Bassett)
- E28 Aztec TreasureMar 27, 1957
Synopsis
After a meeting in a bar Dan is asked to help a stranger named Martin on a treasure hunt.
Guest stars: Tommy Duggan (Martin), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Michael Rittermann (Tazco), Frederick Treves (Quetzl), Sally Pierce (Barmaid)
- E29 Prize of AndalusiaApr 3, 1957
Synopsis
The crew pick up a stranded sailor who's cargo was taken by the Spanish.
Guest stars: Conrad Phillips (Sebastian), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Jean Cadell (Marquesa), Bruno Barnabe (Capt. Gomez), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Willoughby Gray (Pop), Dennis Lacey (Spanish Sailor)
- E30 Dan Tempest Holds an AuctionApr 10, 1957
Guest stars
Guest stars: John Harvey (Lawyer Fred Knox), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Ballard Berkeley (Rafton), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Robert Perceval (Sir Charles Johnson), Jane Griffiths (Paula Meadows), Bernard Brown (Chris Meadows)
- E31 Spy AboardApr 17, 1957
Synopsis
Tempest believes there is a spy aboard after being robbed by notorious pirate Peg Leg.
Guest stars: Wilfrid Brambell (Old Man), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Jack Hedley (Raikes), Richard Johnson (Pegleg), Oliver MacGreevy (Noll), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), John Salew (Cookie)
- E32 Flip and JennyApr 24, 1957
Guest stars
Guest stars: Robert Hardy (Lord Hinch), Jane Asher (Jenny Purdy), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Seymour Green (Constable Herridge), Colin Douglas (Purdy), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon)
- E33 Indian FightersMay 1, 1957
Guest stars
Guest stars: Ronan O'Casey (Understandable Perkins), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Jane Griffiths (Paula Meadows), Robert Percival (Gov. Charles Johnson), Roy Purcell (Constable Willard), Edmund Warwick (Magistrate Mortimer)
- E34 Mistress Higgins' TreasureMay 8, 1957
Synopsis
While delivering tools to a farming community a schoolmistress boards telling of hidden treasure.
Guest stars: Adrienne Corri (Mistress Higgins), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Jane Asher (Girl), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Howard Pays (Pennington), Roy Purcell (Mingo), Barry Fennell (Boy)
- E35 To the RescueMay 15, 1957
Guest stars
Guest stars: Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Ewen Solon (Maj. Percy), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Willoughby Gray (Pop), Jane Griffiths (Paula), Andre Charisse (Louis Brion), Norma Parnell (Sarah Brion)
- E36 The DecoyMay 22, 1957
Synopsis
Attempting to avoid a pirate known as The Turk Tempest finds a dinghy adrift at sea.
Guest stars: Derek Waring (George Bradbury), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Virginia Maskell (Rebecca Bradbury), Marne Maitland (Turk), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Roy Purcell (Pirate Mate), Dennis Lacey (Pirate)
- E37 Instruments of WarMay 29, 1957
Guest stars
Guest stars: Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Andrew Keir (Laird McGregor), John Harvey (Dougal), Alfred Burke (Marsh), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Roy Purcell (Guard), Charles Houston (David McGregor / David Ramsey)
- E38 Pirate's HonourJun 5, 1957
Guest stars
Guest stars: Brian Oulton (Maj. Langley), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Alex Scott (Black Bart), Brian Rawlinson (Gaff Guernsay), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Willoughby Gray (Pop), Wilfred Downing (Crewman Dickon), Michael Caridia (Edwin Drewit)
- E39 Printer's DevilJun 12, 1957
Guest stars
Guest stars: Miles Malleson (Josiah Parkerhouse), Edwin Richfield (Crewman Armando), Paul Hansard (Taffy), Willoughby Gray (Pop), Noel Coleman (Sir Joplin James), Maxwell Shaw (Sharp), Dennis Lacey (Constable), Roy Purcell (Harkness)
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