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The Buccaneers

Captain Dan Tempest, a former pirate, received a royal pardon and became a privateer after his stronghold, New Providence, was seized by the King's soldiers. He worked alongside Lt. Beamish, the Crown-appointed deputy governor.

A former pirate, Captain Dan Tempest, secured a royal pardon and shifted his focus to privateering after his stronghold, New Providence, was taken over by Crown forces.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Blackbeard

1. Blackbeard

Aired: Sep 19, 1956

Captain Woodes Rogers arrives in the Bahamas to assume his role as Governor, ...

Episode 2 The Raider

2. The Raider

Aired: Sep 26, 1956

The island of New Providence is threatened by Charles Vane's pirate raiders, ...

Episode 3 Captain Dan Tempest

3. Captain Dan Tempest

Aired: Oct 3, 1956

Captain Dan Tempest arrives on the island of New Providence, where he's promp...

Episode 5 The Wasp

5. The Wasp

Aired: Oct 17, 1956

Blackbeard's pirates wreak havoc on New Providence's storehouse, with a young...

Episode 6 Whale Gold

6. Whale Gold

Aired: Oct 24, 1956

A team of sailors is on a mission to track down a highly coveted treasure, Am...

Episode 7 The Slave Ship

7. The Slave Ship

Aired: Oct 31, 1956

Brave fugitive slaves seize control of a slave ship, embarking on a perilous ...

Episode 8 Gunpowder Plot

8. Gunpowder Plot

Aired: Nov 7, 1956

Tempest must think outside the box to obtain crucial gunpowder from the Admir...

Episode 9 The Ladies

9. The Ladies

Aired: Nov 14, 1956

A long-awaited cargo of women is rumored to be sailing towards New Providence...

Episode 11 Before the Mast

11. Before the Mast

Aired: Nov 28, 1956

A daring plan unfolds as Tempest aims to outwit pirates off the coast of New ...

Episode 13 The Articles of War

13. The Articles of War

Aired: Dec 12, 1956

Tensions rise on the island as a Spanish naval ship arrives, seeking the rele...

Episode 14 The Hand of the Hawk

14. The Hand of the Hawk

Aired: Dec 19, 1956

A brutal murder rocks the colony, and a cryptic warning referencing the "mark...

Episode 15 Marooned

15. Marooned

Aired: Dec 26, 1956

The colony's birthday celebration takes a dramatic turn when pirates, command...

Episode 18 Dead Man's Rock

18. Dead Man's Rock

Aired: Jan 16, 1957

The crippled Sultana sets the stage for a daring rescue mission as Tempest co...

Episode 19 Blood Will Tell

19. Blood Will Tell

Aired: Jan 23, 1957

A lawyer's arrival in the colony sparks a mystery as he searches for the last...

Episode 20 Dangerous Cargo

20. Dangerous Cargo

Aired: Jan 30, 1957

Tempest takes on a covert mission to secretly ferry a valuable passenger from...

Episode 22 Ghost Ship

22. Ghost Ship

Aired: Feb 13, 1957

The crew of the deserted Dutch ship is tormented by an unsettling ambiance, c...

Episode 23 Conquistador

23. Conquistador

Aired: Feb 20, 1957

Mysterious attacks threaten the seas, sparking doubts about Dan Tempest's loy...

Episode 26 Hurricane

26. Hurricane

Aired: Mar 13, 1957

As a devastating hurricane clears out, the island of New Providence seizes th...

Episode 27 Cutlass Wedding

27. Cutlass Wedding

Aired: Mar 20, 1957

The colony teeters on the brink of collapse when Taffy shocks everyone by cal...

Episode 28 The Aztec Treasure

28. The Aztec Treasure

Aired: Mar 27, 1957

The colony girls are left reeling when Taffy suddenly cancels their wedding, ...

Episode 29 Prize of Andalusia

29. Prize of Andalusia

Aired: Apr 3, 1957

The pirate crew sets sail to rectify past injustices against a stranded Engli...

Episode 31 Spy Aboard

31. Spy Aboard

Aired: Apr 17, 1957

Captain Tempest's treasure is pilfered by the cunning pirate Peg Leg, prompti...

Episode 32 Flip and Jenny

32. Flip and Jenny

Aired: Apr 24, 1957

Two young passengers on Tempest's ship harbor a shocking secret: their father...

Episode 33 Indian Fighters

33. Indian Fighters

Aired: May 1, 1957

Legendary Indian fighter Understandable Perkins returns to his hometown, only...

Episode 35 To the Rescue

35. To the Rescue

Aired: May 15, 1957

Tempest sets out on a perilous voyage to Savannah in pursuit of a valuable ca...

Episode 36 The Decoy

36. The Decoy

Aired: May 22, 1957

The Tempest, carrying a precious cargo of furs, navigates towards Charleston ...

Episode 38 Pirate Honour

38. Pirate Honour

Aired: Jun 5, 1957

A young boy's extraordinary knowledge of hidden treasures makes him a highly ...

Episode 39 Printer's Devil

39. Printer's Devil

Aired: Jun 12, 1957

Captain Tempest discovers a mysterious printer spewing out allegations of gov...

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Network: ITV1

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Adventure

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