Prequel to The Curse of the Black Spot (webcast)

The Prequel to The Curse of the Black Spot was the second prequel produced by the BBC for the sixth series of Doctor Who.

Summary
April 1, 1699. Captain Henry Avery writes in his journal on-board the Fancy. They have been stranded for eight days due to the lack of wind. All they can do is wait for their fate. He writes of an enemy who comes from the still ocean and takes members of the crew, who are full of fear. The captain feels an evil presence watching him and longs for the wind to pick up so they may leave, but he feels they are all doomed to die.

Cast

 * Captain Henry Avery - Hugh Bonneville

Story notes

 * This is a prelude to DW: The Curse of the Black Spot.
 * The prequels tagline was "Stranded in a Silent sea".

Continuity

 * The captain refers to the Siren. (DW: The Curse of the Black Spot)