Pirates: Behind the Legends
TV14
Documentary
Biography
History
Charting the voyages and exploits of infamous pirate legends, with the help of historical experts and a wealth of pirate artifacts.
Cast & Crew
Billy Boyd Narrator
Rory Wilton Blackbeard
Tim Cartwright John Ward
Henry Austwick William Kidd
Rebecca Simon Self
Daniel Sharp Director
Peter Fellows Writer
Anna O'Malley Executive Producer
Daniel Sharp Producer
Anna O'Malley Producer
Charlie Goodger Cinematography
Oliver Watts Cinematography
Sophie Moelle Production Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, October 19
Francis Drake
Season 1 • Episode 1
Francis Drake is cemented in history as the world's most controversial pirate.
Sunday, October 19
Blackbeard
Season 1 • Episode 6
Blackbeard's name strikes fear into all as a brutal diabolical pirate.
Sunday, October 19
William Kidd
Season 1 • Episode 5
Captain Kidd, the treasure hunter, turns from pirate hunter to pirate.
Sunday, October 19
Bartholomew Roberts
Season 1 • Episode 8
Bartholomew Roberts is the most successful pirate of the Golden Age.
Sunday, October 19
Grace O'Malley
Season 1 • Episode 2
Grace O'Malley becomes the most feared and respected leader of both the land and the sea.
Sunday, October 19
John Ward
Season 1 • Episode 3
Englishman-turned-Algerian pirate John Ward becomes ruler of the Tunisian empire.
Sunday, October 19
Anne Bonny and Mary Read
Season 1 • Episode 7
Braver than the men, Anne Bonny and Mary Read are ferocious female pirates.
Sunday, October 19
Henry Morgan
Season 1 • Episode 4
Brilliant strategist Morgan takes humans, treasure, and towns without mercy.
Friday, October 24
Francis Drake
Season 1 • Episode 1
Francis Drake is cemented in history as the world's most controversial pirate.
Friday, October 24
Blackbeard
Season 1 • Episode 6
Blackbeard's name strikes fear into all as a brutal diabolical pirate.
Friday, October 24
William Kidd
Season 1 • Episode 5
Captain Kidd, the treasure hunter, turns from pirate hunter to pirate.
Friday, October 24
Bartholomew Roberts
Season 1 • Episode 8
Bartholomew Roberts is the most successful pirate of the Golden Age.
Friday, October 24
Grace O'Malley
Season 1 • Episode 2
Grace O'Malley becomes the most feared and respected leader of both the land and the sea.
Friday, October 24
John Ward
Season 1 • Episode 3
Englishman-turned-Algerian pirate John Ward becomes ruler of the Tunisian empire.
Friday, October 24
Anne Bonny and Mary Read
Season 1 • Episode 7
Braver than the men, Anne Bonny and Mary Read are ferocious female pirates.
Friday, October 24
Henry Morgan
Season 1 • Episode 4
Brilliant strategist Morgan takes humans, treasure, and towns without mercy.
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