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Captain Squid maintains that a rainbow serves as a pirate’s finest companion, guiding his adventures across the seas. However, his confidence is tested when he finds it increasingly hard to keep his treasure hidden from prying eyes in the open.

Redbeard’s Rainbow is a programme presented as a single episode, falling under the broader genre of episodic adventure. It forms part of the larger Redbeard series, though this particular instalment stands alone in its narrative focus. The story centres on Captain Squid, a swash‑buckling pirate who is convinced that a rainbow is a sailor’s most reliable companion. He treats the colourful arc in the sky as a sort of good‑luck charm, trusting it to aid his exploits on the high seas. However, his confidence is tested when he encounters a practical problem: he finds it increasingly difficult to keep his treasure out of sight. The episode follows the captain as he wrestles with this dilemma, juxtaposing his steadfast belief in the rainbow’s benevolence against the very real need to conceal his loot. As the plot unfolds, his reliance on the rainbow’s supposed protection begins to clash with the pressing requirement to hide his riches, creating a tension that drives the narrative forward. Ultimately, the tale highlights the shift in Captain Squid’s perspective, illustrating how his initial conviction about rainbows being a pirate’s best friend is challenged by the very act of safeguarding his treasure. The episode thus offers a concise look at the captain’s struggle to reconcile superstition with practicality.