The Legends of Treasure Island facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Legends of Treasure Island |
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| Genre | Animated series |
| Directed by | Dino Athanassiou Simon Ward-Horner |
| Starring | Dawn French John Hasler Juliet Stevenson Corinna Powlesland Richard E. Grant Rob Brydon Robert Powell Hugh Laurie Chris Barrie Rob Rackstraw Gary Martin Carla Mendonça Issy Van Randwyck William Maxwell David Holt Leslie Randall Shona Morris Jimmy Hibbert |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Producer(s) | Peter Lewis |
| Editor(s) | Andi Sloss |
| Running time | 22–25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | FilmFair Central Independent Television Carlton UK Productions |
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| Original network | ITV Network (CITV) |
| Picture format | SDTV |
| Original release | 10 September 1993 – 27 June 1995 |
The Legends Of Treasure Island is a cool animated TV show from Britain. It tells an exciting story with two seasons, each having 13 episodes. Every episode is about 22 to 25 minutes long.
This series takes the classic 1883 book Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson and adds its own magical twist! It's a bit darker and introduces new characters and lots of magic. Instead of Billy Bones, Jim's dad, Mr. Hawkins, plays a key role. The show was popular in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and even Australia on ABC TV. It was made by FilmFair for Central Independent Television.
Today, The Legends of Treasure Island is owned by ITV plc.
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Meet the Characters of Treasure Island
What makes this cartoon super unique is that the main characters are all animals! Here's who you'll meet:
Main Heroes and Villains
- Jim Hawkins: A brave and clever Dog. Jim is the main hero. He's determined to find the treasure, just like his father wanted.
- Ben Gunn: Another Dog. Ben is a hermit who lives on the island. He knows a lot about the island's dangers and often gives mysterious warnings. He loves to say things are "like a leech"!
- Long John Silver: A cunning Fox. Unlike in the book, Silver is mostly a villain here, though he does save Jim once. He's always trying to get the treasure for himself.
- Dr. Livesey: A smart Dog. He's a good friend to Jim and his father, always helping Jim against the pirates.
- Captain Smollett: A brave Dog captain. He offers to help Jim on his adventure. He's good friends with Squire Trelawney and helps get the journey started.
- Squire Trelawney: A funny Giant Pigeon. Squire Trelawney loves money and only agrees to fund the trip when he hears about the treasure. He often acts a bit clueless, even though he claims to have had many adventures.
- Blind Pew: A scary Giant Rat. Pew is a mysterious blind character who seems to be Long John Silver's boss.
- Jane: A clever Vixen. Jane is a new character just for this show. Silver kidnapped her, but her parents didn't want her back! So, she joins Jim's team and becomes a close friend, even developing feelings for him.
Other Recurring Characters
You'll also see some other pirates like Morgan (a hog), Nebbich (a hyena), and Rat (who is, you guessed it, a rat!). These characters are mostly in the first season. Other minor pirates include a weasel and a rabbit.
Who Are the Voices Behind the Characters?
Many famous actors lent their voices to bring these animal characters to life!
Season 1 Voices
- Dawn French as Jim Hawkins
- Juliet Stevenson as Jane
- Richard E. Grant as Long John Silver
- Robert Powell as Dr Livesey
- Hugh Laurie as Squire Trelawney
- Chris Barrie as Captain Smollett and Ben Gunn
- Rob Rackstraw as Pew (uncredited)
- Jimmy Hibbert as Nebbich, Rat, and Weasel (uncredited)
- Gary Martin as Merman Prince (ep 8) and other voices
- Carla Mendonça as other voices
Season 2 Voices
- John Hasler as Jim Hawkins
- Hugh Laurie as Squire Trelawney
- Chris Barrie as Captain Smollett and Ben Gunn
- Rob Brydon as Long John Silver
- Corinna Powlesland as Jane
- Rob Rackstraw as Pew (uncredited)
- Carla Mendonça as Sea Witch and Small Mole (uncredited)
- William Maxwell as Dave
- David Holt as Boil
- Leslie Randall
- Shona Morris as Mad Meg
- Issy Van Randwyck as Mother of small mole
- Jimmy Hibbert as Nebbich, Rat, and Weasel (uncredited)
Episode Adventures
The show is packed with exciting adventures across two seasons! Here's a quick look at what happens in each episode.
Season 1 Episodes
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| 1 | "The Quest Begins" | 10 September 1993 | |
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Jim finds Captain Flint's treasure map and starts his journey. Silver and his pirates take over the ship, but Jim and friends escape to Treasure Island.
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| 2 | "Memories Are Made Of This" | 17 September 1993 | |
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A purple mist makes everyone forget things, and they give the map to the pirates! Can Captain Smollett and Ben Gunn save them?
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| 3 | "The Watch Tower" | 24 September 1993 | |
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Jim and Jane explore a watchtower and accidentally leave the map there. The pirates are also trying to get it!
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| 4 | "Now You See Me" | 1 October 1993 | |
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Jim and Jane find Flint's grave. Jane puts on a ring that makes her invisible and can't take it off!
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| 5 | "Flint's Return" | 8 October 1993 | |
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Captain Flint's ghost rises yearly to visit his treasure spot. Both heroes and pirates try to use this to their advantage.
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| 6 | "The Cave Of Babel" | 15 October 1993 | |
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Jim enters a strange cave and comes out looking like a Picasso painting. Silver and Rat also enter, and their heads get swapped!
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| 7 | "The Labyrinth" | 22 October 1993 | |
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Pew plans to trap Jim and his friends in a mountain cave called the Labyrinth. Silver also wants to get rid of Pew.
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| 8 | "The Merman Prince" | 29 October 1993 | |
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Long John Silver makes a deal with a merman prince: Jane for a magic compass!
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| 9 | "The Fountain Of Truth" | 5 November 1993 | |
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Silver drinks from the Fountain of Truth and starts telling the truth. Can he really change his ways?
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| 10 | "The Pool Of Prophecy" | 12 November 1993 | |
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Jim falls into the Pool of Prophecy and sees a future where he becomes a pirate. Can he stop it?
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| 11 | "Return To Sender" | 19 November 1993 | |
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Ben Gunn wants to borrow Silver's boat to visit a friend. Silver demands the map in return. Will Ben betray his friends?
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| 12 | "Tails We Win" | 26 November 1993 | |
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Jane befriends a mermaid in a lagoon. Meanwhile, Silver captures Jim and his friends. Can Jane and her new friend save them?
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| 13 | "The Beginning Of The End" | 3 December 1993 | |
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Silver accidentally breaks a fire god statue, making the island unstable. Jim and Silver have a big fight on the volcano!
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Season 2 Episodes
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| 1 | "Consequence" | 4 April 1995 | |
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Jim, Ben, and Squire Trelawney return to the island, which is still unstable. Pew also rises from his watery grave!
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| 2 | "Reunion" | 11 April 1995 | |
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Jane finds Flint's logbook in a shipwreck, which might lead to the treasure. But a ghost is menacing her!
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| 3 | "Silver In The Island's Underworld" | 18 April 1995 | |
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After falling into the volcano, Long John Silver finds himself in a scary underworld with horrible creatures.
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| 4 | "Silver's Bond" | 25 April 1995 | |
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Silver returns from the underworld, promising to send Jim there instead. He tries to convince Jim he's changed, but Jim is unsure.
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| 5 | "Emily" | 2 May 1995 | |
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Jim and Jane find a shipwreck graveyard and meet Emily, a ghost girl looking for her father.
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| 6 | "Forest Of Darkness" | 9 May 1995 | |
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Squire Trelawney is captured by a tribe who think he's a god. But they plan to sacrifice him to the volcano!
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| 7 | "City In The Sky" | 16 May 1995 | |
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Squire Trelawney is taken to a mysterious city in the sky. He falls in love, but Silver and his crew invade!
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| 8 | "Antidote" | 23 May 1995 | |
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Jane is bitten by a snake and only has 24 hours to live! Jim and Ben Gunn must find an antidote in a dangerous swamp.
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| 9 | "Dragon" | 30 May 1995 | |
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Jim and Long John Silver are swallowed by a dragon! They must work together to escape the beast.
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| 10 | "Allegiance" | 6 June 1995 | |
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Sailors find what looks like Flint's treasure. Ben and Trelawney disguise themselves, but Silver takes over their ship!
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| 11 | "The Oracle" | 13 June 1995 | |
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A witch lures the explorers and Silver to an underwater city, planning to feed them to the Kraken. They must escape!
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| 12 | "Double Cross" | 20 June 1995 | |
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Long John Silver and Pew capture the explorers, forcing them to find the treasure while trying to trick each other.
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| 13 | "One For All" | 27 June 1995 | |
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Captain Smollett and Dr. Livesey rescue Jim from Pew. With the treasure found, the explorers plan to go home, but dangers still lurk!
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