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The story also contains an unusual amount of coarse violence, which resulted in the only surviving clips of the [[serial]]. The [[ABC]] took exceptions to a few scenes and edited them out — and then preserved those edits ''rather than'' broader episodes. So although it is ''mostly'' [[missing episode|missing]], a tiny flavour of the production has been retained. Additionally, the fact that the production unusually featured actual [[location filming]] in [[Cornwall]] attracted the enthusiasm of at least one amateur filmmaker. Footage exists of some of the location work, giving modern fans a further glimpse into the costuming and make-up of the serial. | The story also contains an unusual amount of coarse violence, which resulted in the only surviving clips of the [[serial]]. The [[ABC]] took exceptions to a few scenes and edited them out — and then preserved those edits ''rather than'' broader episodes. So although it is ''mostly'' [[missing episode|missing]], a tiny flavour of the production has been retained. Additionally, the fact that the production unusually featured actual [[location filming]] in [[Cornwall]] attracted the enthusiasm of at least one amateur filmmaker. Footage exists of some of the location work, giving modern fans a further glimpse into the costuming and make-up of the serial. | ||
Despite the fact that ''The Smugglers'' was a ratings failure and is ill-remembered by modern audiences, it was given a boost by the [[BBC Wales]] team in | Despite the fact that ''The Smugglers'' was a ratings failure and is ill-remembered by modern audiences, it was given a boost by the [[BBC Wales]] team in 2011. It was elevated to the status of a loose sequel to ''[[The Curse of the Black Spot (TV story)|The Curse of the Black Spot]]'', since it tells the story of how the ''[[Black Albatross]]'' — crewed by Avery's former mates — went looking for the [[gold]] and treasure that Avery was hauling in the ''[[Fancy]]''. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
The TARDIS arrives on the coast of seventeenth century Cornwall — much to the astonishment of Polly and Ben. Pirates led by Captain Samuel Pike and his henchman Cherub are searching for a hidden treasure, while a smuggling ring masterminded by the local squire is trying to off-load contraband. | The TARDIS arrives on the coast of seventeenth century Cornwall — much to the astonishment of Polly and Ben. Pirates led by Captain Samuel Pike and his henchman Cherub are searching for a hidden treasure, while a smuggling ring masterminded by the local squire is trying to off-load contraband. | ||
