New Pirate Hunter TV show
Thursday, April 16, 2009
I too wish that it was this kind of Pirate chaser show, but unfortunately it won't be that glamorized and there won't be any hot chicks. What you will get though is REAL pirates. As you may have all been hearing there have been a number of pirate attacks one as recent as last week where an American Captain was captured and held hostage for several days.
Former East Enders hard man Ross Kemp has faced his most challenging TV assignment yet. He's been tracking down dangerous pirates operating on the coast of Africa for a new reality TV program.The actor-turned-documentary maker, who won a BAFTA for his 2006 report on gangs around the world, joined a British Navy anti-pirate warship crew as they searched for men who prey on cargo ships.
Their efforts will be shown in a three-part series on Sky One this summer. "Ross is used to roughing it, but this was a very different experience for him compared to your average war zone," said a Navy source. "The pirates are masters of disguise. It means when our crews approach a suspicious boat they don't know if they'll be confronted with a few fish heads or a cache of rocket launchers." News of the series emerged in the same week as an American ship captain was rescued by US forces after being held captive by Somali pirates in waters off east Africa.
I’m sure there will be a spin off American versions of the show, maybe Dog the bounty hunter will start chasing real criminals instead of his crack users. No word yet on other networks picking up the show so check your local cable/satellite provider