Stevenson’s Travels

Synopsis: Celebrates the life and work of Robert Louis Stevenson, who died on 3 December 1894 at the age of 44. Part 1 tells the story of Stevenson’s restless life, from a sickly childhood in Edinburgh, which he left in quest of a climate more suited for his bronchial problems. Part 2 covers his last 14 years, in which he wrote ‘Treasure Island’. The circumstances of his death are recalled by an eyewitness, his stepdaughter Belle Strong. Other contributors are P D James, Candia McWilliam and Alasdair Gray.
Series: Omnibus, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1994
Notes: Broadcast on BBC1 from 29/11/94.
Subjects: English language and literature
Keywords: English literature; Stevenson, Robert Louis; writers - Scottish

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