Pirate party at church led by Swashbuckle's Gemma Hunt

Best known for hosting the pirate-based game show Swashbuckle since 2013, Ms Hunt will also discuss her career in broadcasting and her Christian faith later that evening, during an interview event at the same location.

The two pirate gatherings, scheduled for 1pm and 3pm on Sunday (May 12), sold out after being offered to local families first.

This marks the fourth time Ms Hunt has been involved with a church led by the Rev Luiz Lima, the newly assigned priest-in-charge at St John's.

The presenter had previously hosted a similar pirate party at his former church in Worksop before his move to Locks Heath in September 2023.

“The pirate party will involve lots of audience participation and be a fun time of story telling, singing and dancing all around a pirate quest to find my jewels," Ms Hunt said.

The Swashbuckle star also shared her personal perspective on the intersection of her faith and her public career, expressing that she aims to "represent Jesus in all I do and say."

She credits her faith for the strength to thrive in her role, considering it "an act of worship to thank the Lord for the gifts and abilities He has given me.”

Tickets are still available for the 7pm open interview with Ms Hunt, with a £2 entry fee that includes a glass of Prosecco.

The Rev Luiz Lima praised Ms Hunt's knack for communication, expressing fond memories of the previous pirate party she hosted.

Rev Lima said: “Gemma is an amazing communicator, and I really enjoyed the pirate party she led at my church in Worksop.

"The children who come along feel they already know her, because they’ve seen her on the TV, and she is just as warm in real-life as she is when broadcasting.

"So I know that the families who come to these pirate parties will have an amazing time, and I’m really looking forward to it."

More information and ticket booking options are available at www.portsmouth.anglican.org/pirate.