Timbers are shivering as Greg Jenner digs down on the legendary pirate, Blackbeard. Why did Blackbeard blockade a small town while scratching himself in frustration? How many wives is too many wives? And what exactly did he put in his beard?
Greg’s joined by historian and piracy expert Dr Rebecca Simon and comedian Stu Goldsmith, host of the Comedian’s Comedian podcast.
Produced by Dan Morelle Scripted by Greg Jenner Researched by Emma Nagouse
A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4
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