The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

Episode 4

26 min

Robinson discovers hidden treasure aboard the wreck of the Esmerelda, cooks his first meal and recalls how his first sea voyage ended with a serious bout of sea sickness. After thorough exploration of the island he discovers a cave which he makes his new home.

Episode 5

26 min

Robinson remembers his first day on Captain Darrick's ship.learning the skills of a sailor and how he became a slave of cruel captors. On the island, his attempts to make furniture prove unrewarding.

Episode 6

26 min

A fire totally destroys Robinson's shelter and whilst re-building he reminisces about his escape from slavery and his subsequent good fortune owning a banana plantation in Brazil.

Episode 7

26 min

Robinson recalls how he came to be on board the doomed Esmerelda and constructs a canoe in a bid to escape from the Island. An attempt to enlarge his cave ends in disaster.

Episode 8

26 min

After his narrow escape, Robinson devotes his time to less dangerous activities - pottery, breadmaking and basket-weaving. Another ship runs aground allowing Crusoe to increase his supply of essential goods.

Episode 9

26 min

Crusoe arranges a banquet for himself and his animal companions to celebrate the third anniversary of his landing. He returns to the stricken vessel in a drunken state for more rum. After passing out, he awakes to find the ship has drifted into new waters overnight.

Episode 10

26 min

After the discovery of footprints, Robinson has to defend his paradise following the arrival of cannibals. He rescues one of their prisoners and names him 'Friday'.

Episode 11

26 min

Crusoe teaches Friday the difference between right and wrong, with varying success, and adopts him as his manservant. Friday, however, has other ideas.

Episode 12

26 min

Friday returns to the shelter to the relief of Crusoe, who believed that his own thoughtlessness had driven away his only companion. More unwelcome visitors arrive on the island.