Vic Reeves' Pirates

Vic Reeves' Pirates was a six-part historical documentary series of programmes presented by comedian Vic Reeves. It presented the tales surrounding the United Kingdom West Country's most notorious pirates of the 17th and 18th centuries. The programme is filmed predominantly around Bristol.

The show featured six episodes, each dealing with a particular pirate identity, while also generally dealing with broader pirate themes.

  1. Henry Avery, the most successful pirate of all time.
  2. Blackbeard, a colourful womaniser, pirate and musician.
  3. Thomas Salkeld, a megalomaniac who declared himself king of Lundy Island.
  4. William Dampier, a buccaneer and explorer.
  5. The Barbary pirates
  6. Woodes Rogers, a notorious pirate hunter, who helped put an end to piracy.

James Garrett was the executive producer, while Jayne Edwards was director and producer.

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