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Shipwrecked on an uninhabited island, Robinson Crusoe fills his time in either building a shelter for himself, or by reminiscing about the years he spent at sea and the adventures that led him to where he is. The months roll by and the hardships become easier, especially with his herd of wild goats, the ship's dog and a friendly parrot to keep him company. But one day he comes across a strange footprint - friend or foe?
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Episode 1
86 mins
16th September 1697 - following a four day storm somewhere between Brazil and Africa, The Esmeralda is sunk. A survivor - Robinson Crusoe - is washed up on a beach - exhausted by his ordeal and cautious of wild animals and snakes he takes refuge in a tree and reminisces about his youthful desire for excitement