The Adventures of Captain Pugwash
Season 1
Pompous but likable pirate Captain Pugwash leads a crew of misfits on the Black Pig ship, including Tom the Cabin Boy and carpenter Jonah. His nemesis is Cut-Throat Jake, captain of the Flying Dustman.
Where to Watch Season 1
26 Episodes
- The Portobello PlagueE2
Episode 2The Portobello PlagueA mysterious character with a bell warns Captain Pugwash there's a plague in Portobello. What can they do, and how will they eat? Willy has a plan and Tom has smelled a rat. Cut-throat Jake is a fake and the crew of the Flying Dustman are hoist on their own petard. - The Emperor's New Clothes
E4Episode 4The Emperor's New ClothesLuck has blessed Captain Pugwash with a haul of Chinese treasure. He's thrilled when he finds the Emperor's robes. Cut-throat Jake is left hanging by a thread in the Skinny Dippy Straits and the crew of the Flying Dustman are in for a firecracker display they won't forget. - The Boat RaceE5
Episode 5The Boat RaceCaptain Pugwash and Cut-throat Jake race around Cutlass Island for a hundred doubloon prize. Jake tries to shorten the odds in his favor but Tom moves the goal posts. The Governor is most impressed by the performance of the Black Pig while Cut-throat Jake is left in the slow lane. - Chest of DrawersE7
Episode 7Chest of DrawersDonna Bonanza outrages Captain Pugwash when she demands 'contributions'. The Captain has a plan to recover the treasure from the San Fandango but Cut-throat Jake has beaten him to it. Confusion reigns with four chests, two sets of drawers and one set of treasure in play. - Hot ChocolateE9
Episode 9Hot ChocolateSmuggling is a severe offence, but Jeremiah Rook knows how to thwart the new chocolate tax. Captain Pugwash has collected the illegal contraband and is shocked when soldiers arrive to arrest him. Tom has disguised 'the goods' which come in useful to repel Cut-throat Jake. - The Fat Cat
E10Episode 10The Fat CatOpera diva Donna Bonanza loses her cat, Franco. The fat feline has been kidnapped by Cut-throat Jake. Captain Pugwash and his crew go on a wild moggy chase when a reward is announced. Operatic capers end up with two cats and a diamond collar safely restored to their owners with a free aria from Donna Bonanza. - Pandemonium Parrot
E11Episode 11Pandemonium ParrotCut-throat Jake robs the Pandemonian rare bird collection. When Pedro the parrot escapes to the Black Pig Captain Pugwash finds out about a "goldmine" which is not what it sounds. Tom finds out just as the feathers start flying and the King of Pandemonia arrives to reclaim his flock. - The Brush with Art
E12Episode 12The Brush with ArtThe Governor offers a prize of two hundred doubloons to the best portrait artist in Portobello. Captain Pugwash decides painting is top-hole and takes lessons from Boris Roubles. Cut-throat Jake perpetrates an art fraud. When Tom and Toni find out Cut-throat Jake has his colors filled in, Captain Pugwash makes off with some nifty brushwork. - Fiddle-de Diamonds
E14Episode 14Fiddle-de DiamondsWilly's broken violin leads to an old map. Rook's behind it all and Jake's waiting in the bushes. The Governor gets his drive dug up and Donna Bonanza is none too pleased with her birthday cake. All is well when Tom finds the loot and Willy gets a new fiddle. - Melodious MermaidE15
Episode 15Melodious MermaidLuscious Lil needs a holiday and Captain Pugwash goes into the tourist trade. A live mermaid is needed for the Black Pig theme park. Cut-throat Jake has played a cruel hoax but Tom spots the real thing. Fish and chips all round for Captain Pugwash while Cut-throat Jake and his crew are 'just deserted'. - The Titanic TeapotE16
Episode 16The Titanic TeapotLieutenant Colonel Scratchwood Toddington is charged by the Governor to take a priceless teapot of the King of Spain. Captain Alonso is in command of the San Fandango. Captain Pugwash and Cut-throat Jake have designs on the booty but their plans hit the rocks as the galleon sinks to the bottom. Tom salvages victory from the wreckage followed by a slap up tea at the Governor's. - Peppercorn PistolsE19
Episode 19Peppercorn PistolsThe weather is threatening, typhoons are heralded. A freak storm catches the Flying Dustman unaware but Captain Pugwash is saved by Tom's seamanship and a peek of peppercorns. Pistols at dawn sees Cut-throat Jake spinning on a twister, while a twist of pepper is what the Captain ordered. - The Megamango MonkeysE22
Episode 22The Megamango MonkeysBecalmed and bored Captain Pugwash and his crew relax on an island inhabited by monkeys. Cut-throat Jake is in a loot catching mood but he goes nuts when he finds out what it is. Tom makes friends with the natives and Captain Pugwash escapes with a healthy diet of tropical fruit. - King PugwashE23
Episode 23King PugwashRook sells a map to Captain Pugwash so he can be King of his very own island. Cut-throat Jake tracks his every move. Pugwash finds wild Jack de Wilde instead of beaches paved with rubies. Tom discovers the real treasure before Cut-throat Jake, but there's one King too many. - The Devil's DogE24
Episode 24The Devil's DogLegend has it Dead Eye Derek had a golden figurehead on his ship 'The Devil's Dog'. Now buried under the volcano, Captain Pugwash does a little mining to find the historic prize, while Cut-throat Jake takes the high road. Adventure leads to explosions but Tom discovers the Dog's true destiny. - The Admiral's Fireworks
E26Episode 26The Admiral's FireworksAdmiral Sir Pompey Dogger-Bank arrives in a British ship of the line to accept tribute from Portobello. He is treated to a rare pageant. Captain Pugwash spots a way into the royal enclosure but Donna Bonanza has other plans. A display of fireworks and mayhem is just what the Admiral ordered.
