''St. Ives'' was a television mini-series broadcast in 1955. Adapted by producer Rex Tucker from the novel of the same name by

Robert Louis Stevenson Robert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as ''Treasure Island'', ''Strange Case of Dr Jekyll a ...

, it aired on the BBC for a total of six 30-minute episodes. Cast included William Russell,

Noelle Middleton Evelyn Noelle Woodeson (née Middleton; 18 December 1926 – 30 January 2016) was an Irish actress and one of the first BBC television announcers. She was also a leading lady of the 1950s British films. Middleton received a BAFTA Film Award nom ...

, and Francis Matthews. The most notable aspect of the production is that, unlike many BBC series of the era, the episodes still exist. Later BBC television versions of the story aired in 1960 and 1967, but are believed to have been

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References

External links

''St. Ives'' at IMDb
Television series set in the 19th century 1955 British television series debuts 1955 British television series endings 1950s British drama television series BBC television dramas 1950s British television miniseries English-language television shows {{BBC-tv-prog-stub