Overview
Series synopsis
The Buccaneers is a British drama action & adventure kids family crime television series that premiered on ITV1 on September 19, 1956. It ended on June 12, 1957. It stars Robert Shaw, Joan Sims, Alfie Bass and Earl Cameron.
The adventures of privateer Captain Dan Tempest and his crew of former pirates as they make their way across the seven seas in The Sultana.
Premise
The adventures of privateer Captain Dan Tempest and his crew of former pirates as they make their way across the seven seas in The Sultana.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robert Shaw as Capt. Dan Tempest
- Joan Sims as Abigail
- Alfie Bass as Sawney
- Earl Cameron as Sam
- Noel Purcell as Pat
- Richard Pasco as Rodriquez
- André Morell as Governor
- Brian Oulton as Maj. Langley
Supporting cast
- Ferdy Mayne as El Supremo
- Eric Pohlmann as Capt. Hernandez
- Sidney James as Chantey Jack
- Bill Owen as Clip West
- Sarah Lawson as Lady Hilary Winrod
- Hazel Court as Anne Bonney / Gentleman Jack
- John Sullivan as Doughty Son
- Derek Waring as George Bradbury
- Tommy Duggan as Martin
- Conrad Phillips as Sebastian
- Wilfrid Brambell as Old Man
- Robert Hardy as Lord Hinch
Guest cast
- Joan Sims as Abigail
- Alfie Bass as Sawney
- Earl Cameron as Sam
- Noel Purcell as Pat
- Richard Pasco as Rodriquez
- André Morell as Governor
- Brian Oulton as Maj. Langley
- Ferdy Mayne as El Supremo
- Eric Pohlmann as Capt. Hernandez
- Sidney James as Chantey Jack
- Bill Owen as Clip West
- Sarah Lawson as Lady Hilary Winrod
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 39 | September 19, 1956 | June 12, 1957 |
Season 1 preview
39 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackbeard | September 19, 1956 |
| 2 | The Raiders | September 26, 1956 |
| 3 | Captain Dan Tempest | October 3, 1956 |
Production
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids, Family, Crime
Country
GB
Original language
en
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 19, 1956 |
| Last aired | June 12, 1957 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 18:30:00 |