Pirates
Series Overview
Pirates is a British children's television sitcom about a family of pirates living in a council house. It featured a number of bizarre characters, such as the "Man in a Sack" and a baby in a pram which was never seen, but gave off a mysterious green glow. The series ran from 1994 to 1997 on Children's BBC, and featured Liz Smith as "Gran".
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
3 Seasons • 18 Episodes
25 min per episode
1994 – 1997
Premiered: Thu, Oct 6, 1994
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 12: “Season 3, Episode 12”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Children's BBC on BBC2 continuity – Wednesday 11th October 1995
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-09
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Tabern
Peter Tabern
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Tabern
Producer
Peter Tabern
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pirates
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What is Pirates about?
Pirates is a British children's television sitcom about a family of pirates living in a council house. It featured a number of bizarre characters, such as the "Man in a Sack" and a baby in a pram which was never seen, but gave off a mysterious green glow. The series ran from 1994 to 1997 on Children's BBC, and featured Liz Smith as "Gran".
How many seasons does Pirates have?
Pirates comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Pirates?
Key cast members in Pirates include Liz Smith, Andrew Sachs, June Brown, Debby Bishop, Paul Bown.
Who created or directed Pirates?
Pirates was developed and directed by Peter Tabern.