Captain Butler(1997)

Captain Butler is a British sitcom that follows the misadventures of its titular captain, played by Craig Charles, as he leads a ragtag pirate crew across the seas. Alongside Charles, the ensemble cast includes Roger Griffiths, Shaun Curry, Lewis Rae, and Sanjeev Bhaskar. Created by John Smith and Rob Sprackling, the series aired on Channel 4 in 1997 but lasted only six episodes. The show opens with The Sex Pistols' irreverent version of "Friggin' In The Riggin'," setting the tone for its anarchic comedy. Though short-lived, Captain Butler captured the chaotic energy of British comedy in the late nineties, blending slapstick humour with an unlikely cast of characters navigating life on the high seas.