Pirates

Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.

• Henry ChancellorDirector
• Michael OlmertWriter
• Henry ChancellorWriter

• Gabriel ByrneNarrator (voice)
• Lorna BennettAnne Bonny
• Rachel FerjaniMary Reid
• Chris JarmanPirate
• Jonathan LeveckPirate