A beloved children’s programme is now available to watch for free on a streaming service.
A beloved children’s programme is available to watch for free (Image: GETTY)
A classic children’s programme is streaming for free from today on ITVX.
Captain Pugwash first aired on British television in 1957 as a black-and-white stop-motion show, before the full colour version of the series was first broadcast from 1974-75.
The series is based on the much loved children’s comic strips and books created by Josh Ryan.
It follows Captain Horatio Pugwash as he sails the high seas in his ship, the Black Pig, ably assisted by Tom the captain boy, pirates Willy and Barnabas and Master Mate.
Along their adventures, they’re battling against his mortal enemy, Cut-Throat Jake, captain of the Flying Dustman.
The children’s animation was written, illustrated and produced by John Ryan, before Peter Hawkins voiced all the characters, bringing them to life.
Captain Pugwash originally ran from 1957 to 1966 before being revived in colour in the 70s, and again in 1997.
The synopsis teases on ITVX: “The bumbling 50s kids TV star is back on screen. Join him aboard the Black Pig & meet cabin boy Tom, pirates Willy & Barnabas, & Master Mate. Beware of the enemy Cut-Throat Jake.”
Viewers have been left reminiscing on the iconic childhood series, with one writing on Reddit : “Love Pugwash – have complete set of DVDs.”
Another said: “I can hear the theme tune in my head right now,” as a third elsewhere wrote: “Ooh wow, that brings back memories, brilliant.”
This comes as ITV has added a variety of returning and new programmes to the streaming service, with more yet to come this year.
In a press release announced earlier this year, the broadcaster shared: “ITV will ring in the new year with a raft of brand new dramas, exclusive entertainment shows, much loved juggernauts and big name reality.
“Jing Lusi, Michelle Keegan, Martin Compston, Natalie Dormer, Shaun Evans, Romala Garai, Eve Myles, Gemma Arterton, Rafe Spall, Dominic Cooper, Luke Evans, David Morrissey, Douglas Booth, Sophie Rundle, Philip Glenister, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Rishi Nair, Robson Green, Aimée-Ffion Edwards, Daniel Mays, Ben Miller, John Simm, Richie Campbell and Omid Djalili are just some of the names appearing in ITV dramas over the next twelve months.”
Drama includes Michelle Keegan’s The Blame, The Party, based on the acclaimed novel by Elizabeth Day, Gemma Arterton leading a stellar cast in Secret Service, and new scandalous drama Adultery.
Elsewhere in entertainment, Graham Norton hosts a street-sized reality game, The Neighbourhood, Rob Brydon is fronting new gameshow The Floor and Gary Lineker is hosting The Box. Ben Shephard ’s The Summit has already begun, and I’m A Celebrity All Stars will return alongside Britain’s Got Talent, Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win and The 1% Club.
Captain Pugwash is available to watch on ITVX.