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Captain Butler

Captain Butler

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 1997
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Nautical sitcom about the wimpiest group of pirates to have ever stepped aboard a seafaring vessel, and their equally pathetic leader, Captain Butler. Stars Craig Charles, Roger Griffiths, Shaun Curry, Lewis Rae and Sanjeev Bhaskar

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Death Is Just Another Word

The young Lord Roger of Prumsby arrives on board, eager to join the outlawed crew. Soon, a Spanish ship is spotted on the horizon.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd January 1997
Time
8:30pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Craig Charles Captain Butler
Roger Griffiths Cliff
Shaun Curry Bosun
Lewis Rae Roger
Sanjeev Bhaskar Adeel
Guest cast
Arturo Venegas Don Gonzales
Shend Bungo
Nigel Anthony Translator (Voice)
Writing team
John Smith Writer
Rob Sprackling Writer
Paul McKenzie Script Editor
Production team
Iain McLean Director
Christopher Skala Producer
Mark Sangster Editor
Quentin Chases Production Designer
Steve Clark Production Designer
Rick Fenn Composer

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