The Legends of Treasure Island

Name: The Legends of Treasure Island
Genre: Family, Animation
Released: 1993-09-10
Rating: 7.857
Cast: Hugh Laurie, Chris Barrie, Richard E. Grant, Dawn French, Juliet Stevenson

A mysterious map. A hidden treasure. The greatest adventure of all!

7.9First aired 1993-09-10Last aired 1995-06-27Status: Ended

FamilyAnimation

Seasons: 2
Episodes: 26
Networks: ITV1

Overview

The Legends Of Treasure Island is an animated cartoon from the UK that ran from 1993-1995. It had two series of 13 episodes each and each episode runs for 22–25 minutes. The series was loosely based on Robert Louis Stevenson's original story "Treasure Island". Featuring a mysterious and dark storyline, it incorporates magic and many new characters. Unlike the book and most adaptations Long John Silver is not an anti-hero with dubious morality but rather a straight villain. It was broadcast in the United Kingdom and in other countries throughout Europe and Latin America and was also aired in Australia. The programme was a FilmFair production for Central Independent Television, The Legends of Treasure Island, is owned by ITV PLC.