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Robert Louis Stevenson: A BBC Radio Drama Collection
- Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and More
- Narrated by: David Tennant, Wally K. Daly, Jack Lowden, Phyliss Logan, Alan Cumming, Peter Jeffrey, Michael Nardone, Stuart McQuarrie, John Dougall, David Rintoul, Tony Osoba, Nina Wadia, Madeleine Worrall, full cast
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
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Summary
A thrilling collection of dramatisations from the classic Scottish master of tales
Robert Louis Stevenson was a novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer, and created some of the most famous and influential characters in modern literature. From Long John Silver and David Balfour to Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, his figures swiftly became the shorthand for piracy, monstrous medicine, and the slave trade in America. A master of atmosphere and an enthusiast of foreign travel, Stevenson wrote countless stories which have been enjoyed in film, television and theatre adaptations throughout the years.
In this fantastic collection, enjoy the ripping adventures of Treasure Island, with young Jim Hawkins discovering a treasure map in a pirate's chest and soon finding himself drawn into a world of danger and high seas adventure with the charismatic Long John Silver. The next two stories are introduced by David Tennant (Doctor Who, Good Omens): Kidnapped, the thrilling tale of one young man's escape from the Jacobite rebellions, only to be press-ganged onto a slave ship heading for the plantations of America, and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the terrifying story of a scientist experimenting on himself, and the terrible dark discovery he makes, featuring Stuart McQuarrie (The Crown, Shetland) and John Dougall (The Girl on the Train, Holby City).
Five further stories follow: 'The Bottle Imp', a twisted tale about a magic bottle, The Master of Ballantrae, a buccaneering tale of two rival brothers, and Weir of Hermiston, Stevenson's unfinished novel of passion and rebellion in the Lowlands. In 'Olalla', a family is hiding a terrible secret in the Spanish hills, and in 'Markheim', an unusual stranger is suspiciously helpful.
Finally, two fascinating pieces of non-fiction: Travels with a Donkey, Stevenson's account of attempting to travel the French mountains with only a donkey for company and Great Lives, an episode of the series featuring Stevenson as the examined life.
Starring such acclaimed actors as David Tennant, Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey, Lovejoy), Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Mary Queen of Scots) and Alan Cumming (The High Life, The Good Wife), this is a collection not to be missed by any fan of literature or adventure.
Contents List
Treasure Island
Kidnapped
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
'The Bottle Imp'
The Master of Ballantrae
Weir of Hermiston
'Olalla'
'Markheim'
Travels with a Donkey
Great Lives - Robert Louis Stevenson
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- Gerry W
- 06-03-24
Good Collection
A good collection of one of my favourite writers. It's worth it just for the adaptation of Weir of Hermiston. Love this story. Although not the best version of Treasure Island that I've heard, nevertheless it's a worthwhile collection.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-09-23
Very Enjoyable Listening
Brilliant writer. Detailed characters. The series had some really good narrators, who came across with a great enthusiasm. I enjoyed it immensely
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