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