Episodes

Episode 1

Part 1

The rise to power of Edward Teach, who became known as Blackbeard.

60m

Episode 2

Part 2

Maynard sets out to overcome Blackbeard once and for all, but things turn even nastier when the ruthless pirate kidnaps Charlotte. Blackbeard discovers that there is more to life then plunder.

60m

Cast

James Purefoy

Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach

Mark Noble

Israel Hands

Jack Galloway

Captain Charles Vane

James Hillier

Gibbons

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Louis Arrot

Roger Barclay

Lt. Maynard

Sally Bretton

Mary Ormond

Jimmy Akingbola

Black Caesar

Robert Ricards

Howard

Crew

Andrew Bampfield

Writer

Michael Cascio

Executive Producer

Tilman Remme

Director

Richard Dale