Greg Jenner, comedian Ria Lina and Prof Ronald C Po investigate one of the most successful pirates to have ever lived, Zheng Yi Sao. During the 18th century Qing dynasty, she led the most feared army of pirates the world had ever seen - all without a parrot on her shoulder.
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Research: Will Clayton
Script: Emma Nagouse, Will Clayton and Greg Jenner
Project Manager: Siefe Miyo
Edit Producer: Cornelius Mendez
A production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.
