Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 3 of 8
Quick Summary
The story of an English pirate who became a Corsair for the Ottoman Empire
About This Program
The story of Englishman John Ward, who became tired of the drudgery and poverty of the English Navy. At the age of 50 he started a remarkable ascent from petty pirate to notorious menace on the Mediterranean Sea, converting to Islam and becoming a wealthy overlord in the Ottoman Empire
Pirates: Behind the Legends broadcasts on PBS America (Freeview) at 6:05pm, Monday, 22 December 2025.
Channel Numbers:
Freeview84
Production Details
Runtime60 mins
