Blackbeard: The Real Pirate of the Caribbean (also known as Blackbeard or Blackbeard: Terror at Sea) is a British docu-drama mini-series produced by Dangerous Films which tells the true story of Edward Teach, who went on to become known as Blackbeard - the most notorious pirate the world has ever known.
The series aired in the UK on the BBC in 2006. There are two 50-minute episodes in the series.
Blackbeard: The Real Pirate of the Caribbean originally aired in South Africa on DStv's BBC Prime (now BBC Entertainment) channel on Sunday 11 and 18 February 2007, at 19h00.
It premiered on DStv's BBC Knowledge channel on Monday 13 October 2008, at 21h30.
Repeats
Tuesdays: 04h00, 06h00, 09h00, 14h30
Saturdays: 22h00
Synopsis
This is the true story of Edward Teach, who went on to become the most notorious pirate the world has ever known.
Loved by some, hated by many, feared by everyone, his reign of terror along the east coast of America and rash decision to strike at the heart of the government drove the authorities to put an end to piracy once and for all.
Based on the stories of Blackbeard and other pirates who lived at that time, this immersive, beautifully shot drama reconstructs, in vivid detail, a larger-than-life man and the fascinating historical period in which he lived.
A gripping tale of skullduggery, heroism, cunning and revenge.
The series is directed by Richard Dale.