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Boswell & Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
6.7/10 · 27 votesOct 27, 199330 min
Ranked #4 of 4 in Season 8•−0.8 vs season avg
In the autumn of 1773, the English writer Samuel Johnson visits the Hebrides, or Western Isles, off the North-West coast of Scotland. With him are his friend, the Scotsman James Boswell, and his black servant Francis Barber. Staying with a series of hosts, including elderly
Directed byJohn Byrne
Written byJohn Byrne
Seasons8
Episode Summary
"Boswell & Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles" is episode 6 of ScreenPlay season 8. It scored 6.7/10 from 27 votes, ranking #4 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by John Byrne and written by John Byrne, it aired on October 27, 1993.