Pirates: Behind the Legends
A swashbuckling adventure; the true and untold story of the history of pirates.
Overview
From legendary John Ward, immortalized in fiction as Jack Sparrow, and English explorer Francis Drake; branded Pirates by their enemies but heroes by their comrades, to the notorious Pirates of the Caribbean shrouded in myth.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Billy Boyd
Narrator (voice)
Anne Chambers
Self - Author
Harcourt T. Fuller
Self - Historian
Iszi Lawrence
Self - Author & History Presenter
Martin Mares
Self - Historian
Richard Blakemore
Self - Historian
Hannah Cusworth
Self - Historian
Connie Kelleher
Self - Author
Mark Hanna
Self - Historian
Alex Borton
Self - Pirate
Sinead Ferguson
Anne Bonny
Rory Wilton
Edward Teach a.k.a. Blackbeard
Frequently Asked Questions
From legendary John Ward, immortalized in fiction as Jack Sparrow, and English explorer Francis Drake; branded Pirates by their enemies but heroes by their comrades, to the notorious Pirates of...
Pirates: Behind the Legends has 1 season with 8 episodes.
Pirates: Behind the Legends premiered on June 9, 2024.
No, Pirates: Behind the Legends has ended. The final episode aired on June 30, 2024.
Pirates: Behind the Legends originally aired on National Geographic. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Pirates: Behind the Legends has a rating of 7.0/10 based on user reviews.
Pirates: Behind the Legends is classified as Drama, Documentary.