Quick Summary
Emily Elizabeth, Clifford, Bailey and Tucker embark on a pretend pirate adventure around Birdwell Island, hunting for hidden treasure. Imagining themselves as swash‑buckling buccaneers, they explore the island’s coves and cliffs, follow imagined clues left by long‑lost pirates, and wonder what riches they might discover.
About This Program ✦
Red Beard The Pirate is a programme presented as an episode, forming part of the broader Red Beard series. It is designed for a young audience and follows a light‑hearted, imaginative format that encourages pretend play. The episode’s structure is simple, focusing on a short adventure that unfolds within a single setting. The story centres on four friends – Emily Elizabeth, Clifford, Bailey and Tucker – who decide to embark on a make‑believe pirate quest. Their imagined expedition takes them around Birdwell Island, where they hunt for hidden treasure. The narrative follows their playful attempts to act like swashbuckling buccaneers, turning the island’s landscape into a pirate’s playground. Throughout the episode, the children’s pretend play drives the action. Each character contributes to the search, sharing the excitement of a treasure hunt while exploring the island’s nooks and crannies. Their adventure is framed by the classic pirate tropes of maps, clues and the promise of riches, all rendered in a whimsical, child‑friendly manner. The episode concludes with the lingering question of what the crew will ultimately discover. Will their imagination lead them to a chest of gold, a secret cave, or perhaps something entirely unexpected? The open‑ended finish leaves viewers to wonder alongside the four friends what treasure awaits them on Birdwell Island.
Clifford broadcasts on Sky Kids HD at 9:00am, Tuesday, 10 February 2026. (Subtitles)



