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Nov 2020
28m 59s

Blackbeard (Radio Edit)

Bbc Radio 4
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Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Stu Goldsmith and historian Dr Rebecca Simon for a hilarious look at the life of the infamous pirate, Blackbeard.

Produced by Dan Morelle Scripted by Greg Jenner Researched by Emma Nagouse Radio edit by Cornelius Mendez

A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4.

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