Cedric Wells is the co-writer. It was his only writing credit. I am going to assume that an American blacklisted writer was involved.
The episode involves Captain Drake complaining to Queen Elizabeth about the food supplies to his men. It is basically biscuits that need to be tapped to get rid of weevils.
The Queen is not interested but she does go down to the ship and eat the same food as them, which includes tapping the biscuits. There are some good shots of the bugs.
That was the social commentary done.
The Queen wants Drake to take her godson, the lute playing Jack to Portugal. He has a special for her ambassador there.
Once the ship departs, Queen Elizabeth learns that Philip of Spain has invaded Portugal. The English Ambassador to Portugal is being interrogated. Once Drake lands with Jack in a meeting place at an inn.
Drake finds out about the invasion and needs to think quickly to rescue the ambassador.
Jack looks all at sea first. No sea legs and put off the by the food. He soon discovers his inner strength and singing voice. Before long heroic Jack is man enough to woo the ladies.
The episode involves Captain Drake complaining to Queen Elizabeth about the food supplies to his men. It is basically biscuits that need to be tapped to get rid of weevils.
The Queen is not interested but she does go down to the ship and eat the same food as them, which includes tapping the biscuits. There are some good shots of the bugs.
That was the social commentary done.
The Queen wants Drake to take her godson, the lute playing Jack to Portugal. He has a special for her ambassador there.
Once the ship departs, Queen Elizabeth learns that Philip of Spain has invaded Portugal. The English Ambassador to Portugal is being interrogated. Once Drake lands with Jack in a meeting place at an inn.
Drake finds out about the invasion and needs to think quickly to rescue the ambassador.
Jack looks all at sea first. No sea legs and put off the by the food. He soon discovers his inner strength and singing voice. Before long heroic Jack is man enough to woo the ladies.