2 Season
26 Episode
The Legends of Treasure Island
A mysterious map. A hidden treasure. The greatest adventure of all!
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.
- Year: 1995
- Country: United Kingdom
- Genre: Family, Animation
- Studio: ITV1
- Keyword: island, magic, pirate, based on children's book, islands of adventure
- Director: Barbara Slade, Peter Lewis
- Cast: Hugh Laurie, Chris Barrie, Richard E. Grant, Dawn French, Juliet Stevenson, John Hasler
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