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The Adventures of Robin Hood

The Adventures of Robin Hood

★ 6.4/10•1955•25m•TV-PG•Action & Adventure•Family
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The legendary character Robin Hood and his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest and the surrounding vicinity. While some episodes dramatised the traditional Robin Hood tales, most episodes were original dramas created by the show's writers and producers.

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 26, 1955

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Coming of Robin HoodE125m

The Coming of Robin Hood

Robin of Locksley has been fighting in the crusades in the Holy Land for many years, and when he arrives home again, he finds a sorry situation. Prince John is trying to seize power, and the Normans are in control everywhere. Even Robin's own land has been seized by a Norman knight. Where can he look for friends?

Sep 26, 1955

Episode 2 - The MoneylenderE225m

The Moneylender

Robin and Edgar lighten the load of a greedy and dishonest moneylender, Herbert of Doncaster , by taking his purse full of money, and giving the contents of it back to the poor villagers and farmers from whom he had taken it. Will Scatlock, the outlaws' leader, is mortally wounded, and with his dying breath he passes the leadership of his band of men to Robin Hood.

Oct 3, 1955

Episode 3 - Dead or AliveE325m

Dead or Alive

Little John escapes from the bondage of his feudal lord, but is caught in a tavern by the Sheriff's men. The sergeant offers him his freedom if he will go into Sherwood Forest and bring back an outlaw. Little John agrees, and in the forest meets Robin Hood for the first time.

Oct 10, 1955

Episode 4 - Friar TuckE425m

Friar Tuck

Friar Tuck calls on Robin to help the course of true love run smoothly. A young girl in love with a yeoman has sought sanctuary with the Friar after discovering that the lord of the manor has a different suitor in mind for her. Disguised as a monk, Robin sets out to help.

Oct 17, 1955

Episode 5 - Maid MarianE525m

Maid Marian

The waylaying of a courier by the outlaws has a surprising result - for Robin - who finds himself in a perilous position. Maid Marian is suspected of being an enemy of the outlaws.

Oct 24, 1955

Episode 6 - A Guest for the GallowsE625m

A Guest for the Gallows

The Sheriff has sentenced a peasant, Will Stutely, to death. Robin disguises himself as a butcher, and plans to get an interview with the Sheriff by starting a riot - but what good will that do?

Oct 31, 1955

Episode 7 - The ChallengeE725m

The Challenge

The Sheriff thinks one of his men is the best archer in the land. Sir Richard of the Lea says he knows of someone even better - Robin - and a contest is arranged. The outcome is never in doubt, but Sir Richard soon has cause to regret that he ever supported Robin.

Nov 7, 1955

Episode 8 - Queen EleanorE825m

Queen Eleanor

The Queen Mother, Eleanor of Acquitaine, arrives in Nottingham on a mission to collect money in aid of King Richard's was against the Saracens. The Sheriff, after making a generous donation, plots to waylay the party and get his money back, but Marian persuades the Queen to let Robin help her.

Nov 14, 1955

Episode 9 - CheckmateE925m

Checkmate

The Count de Waldern makes himself unpopular with Robin when he makes advances to Maid Marian. The Count invites her to dinner, but he finds he has two uninvited guests.

Nov 21, 1955

Episode 10 - The OrdealE1025m

The Ordeal

Edgar, one of the outlaws, is falsely accused by the Sheriff of the murder of Jack the Wagoner. He must submit to trial by ordeal - by plucking an iron bar from a boiling caldron.

Nov 28, 1955

Episode 11 - A Husband for MarianE1125m

A Husband for Marian

When a rather unpleasant knight wants to marry Marian for her dowry, Robin has to act, and disguises himself as a wealthy German baron.

Dec 5, 1955

Episode 12 - The HighlanderE1225m

The Highlander

A Highland visitor to Sherwood Forest is regarded with suspicion by Robin, especially when he is seen to burgle a treasure cave. Who is he, and what is he up to?

Dec 12, 1955

Episode 13 - The Youngest OutlawE1325m

The Youngest Outlaw

A young boy tells Robin that he is a page in Waldern Castle, but wants to join the outlaws. How can Robin refuse, when he finds out how important the 'page' really is?

Dec 19, 1955

Episode 14 - The BetrothalE1425m

The Betrothal

Sir Richard of the Lea, in seeking approval to get his son married off to the lovely Lady Gladys, enlists Robin's help to persuade her father that his son is suitable.

Dec 26, 1955

Episode 15 - The AlchemistE1525m

The Alchemist

A poor woman has been accused of witchcraft for smelting gold coins from stolen plates, and is under sentence of death to be burned at the stake. At least, that was the Sheriff's plan before Robin appeared with a clever ruse.

Jan 2, 1956

Episode 16 - The JongleurE1625m

The Jongleur

A strolling minstrel leads Little John and Robin into a trap laid by the Sheriff, but he later discovers on which side justice lies.

Jan 9, 1956

Episode 17 - The BrothersE1725m

The Brothers

Robin is called on to aid two brothers, one of whom wants to become a priest. They are both fleeing the Sheriff of Nottingham, and Robin sends them to an abbot. However, they are caught, and the would-be priest is thrown into prison. Can Robin rescue him and help him take his vows?

Jan 16, 1956

Episode 18 - The IntrudersE1825m

The Intruders

Friendly villagers have turned against Robin and the outlaws after being robbed by two students claiming to be Robin's men. To win back their confidence, he must find the thieves.

Jan 23, 1956

Episode 19 - The Sheriff's BootsE1925m

The Sheriff's Boots

The Sheriff of Nottingham prides himself on being well dressed - even down to his boots. His own bootmakers don't seem to be doing a good job, but what would he say if he knew that he was wearing outlaw boots?

Jan 30, 1956

Episode 20 - Errand of MercyE2025m

Errand of Mercy

While delivering herbs to fight an epidemic of St Anthony's Fire, Robin and Little John are recognised by a beggar, and are in danger.

Feb 6, 1956

Episode 21 - The VandalsE2125m

The Vandals

A man is found murdered in Sherwood Forest, and the arrow that killed him is sworn to be Robin's. Local looting in the village is also being blamed on him, so Robin must find the vandals, in order to clear his name.

Feb 13, 1956

Episode 22 - Richard the Lion-HeartE2225m

Richard the Lion-Heart

King Richard has arrived back in England and is traveling in disguise to establish which Lords and Barons are loyal to John and who Richard can count on. He instructs Marion to undertake a dangerous mission.

Feb 20, 1956

Episode 23 - Ladies of SherwoodE2325m

Ladies of Sherwood

Arthur of Tetsbury is to be hanged for keeping money from King Richard's crusade, instead of paying it in taxes to Prince John. The Sheriff suspects Robin will try to rescue him, and frobids anyone to enter or leave the city. But a woman's robes can hide even a man's Lincoln Green.

Feb 27, 1956

Episode 24 - Will ScarletE2425m

Will Scarlet

Will Scarlet has an eye for the girls, and this lands him in trouble with the Sheriff's men. Robin comes to the rescue, but Will's willingness to trust everyone is still liable to land him in trouble.

Mar 5, 1956

Episode 25 - The Deserted CastleE2525m

The Deserted Castle

Marian takes Robin to an ancient and deserted castle, where he is shocked to see the Queen Mother waiting for him. She has a mission for him that will be of tremendous service to England in general and King Richard in particular in denying an alliance between Prince John and King Phillip of France.

Mar 12, 1956

Episode 26 - The MiserE2625m

The Miser

When Robin hears that the villagers have been charged double taxes, he decides to teach miserly Sir William de Courcier a lesson. Robin pretends to be helpful, but the miser soon learns the error of his ways.

Mar 19, 1956

Episode 27 - Trial by BattleE2725m

Trial by Battle

Marian is arrested and sent for trial, suspected of murder, after the King's Commissioner is killed with a dagger of hers. But it's a strange trial, because two men have to fight, and only if her defender wins is she proved innocent.

Mar 26, 1956

Episode 28 - Children of the GreenwoodE2825m

Children of the Greenwood

When the freeman Arthur A'Bland flees from a false accusation of murder that means imprisonment and death, his children, Alice & Oswald, are seized by Lord FitzUrse. In the great castle they are treated harshly at the hands of the lord and his menials. A'Bland joins the outlaws, and together they decide on a rescue.

Apr 2, 1956

Episode 29 - The May QueenE2925m

The May Queen

The May Queen is being made to marry a man she does not love, but a tournament has been arranged, and perhaps under cover of the jousting, Robin will be able to do something.

Apr 9, 1956

Episode 30 - The WandererE3025m

The Wanderer

Derwent the outlaw makes a friend to whom he will be everlastingly grateful. Sir Walter de Lys discovers that there is such a thing as hygiene, after a healer called Joseph cures him by unconventional means, which riles the other healers in Nottingham. Then the Sheriff takes a hand...

Apr 16, 1956

Episode 31 - The Byzantine TreasureE3125m

The Byzantine Treasure

Robin unknowingly steals Queen Eleanor's silver Byzantine plates, which were being transported undercover by a monk through Sherwood. Marian involves their friend Sir Richard of the Lea, but Sir Richard, as ever, has many debts to pay off and uses the plates to show how wealthy he is. Soon the Sheriff's lieutenant takes an interest. Robin must hold him off before the Archbishop arrives to take the plates to their rightful owner.

Apr 23, 1956

Episode 32 - Secret MissionE3225m

Secret Mission

A mysterious hooded pilgrim, Peregrinus the palmer, seems anxious to make the acquaintance of the outlaws, and proves himself a worthy friend when he shows how well he can use a bow. But he asks awkward questions about their loyalty to King Richard.

Apr 30, 1956

Episode 33 - The InquisitorE3325m

The Inquisitor

Friar Tuck is captured and taken to the local Abbey for questioning by the visiting archbishop. Robin works with Little John to develop a rescue plan to save Friar Tuck.

May 7, 1956

Episode 34 - Tables TurnedE3425m

Tables Turned

When Derwent overhears some messengers talk about the "jewels" they're guarding, he devises a plan to steal the shipment, and successfully carries it out, only to discover that the "jewels" are two small children, who prove to be more than a nuisance. Soon the tables are turned, however.

May 14, 1956

Episode 35 - The TraitorE3525m

The Traitor

King Richard is held prisoner in Austria and Robin must ensure the safe passage of the ransom money to the coast, but one of the three lords who brought it to Marian's castle is a potential traitor.

May 21, 1956

Episode 36 - The Thorkil GhostE3625m

The Thorkil Ghost

Harold of Thorkil Castle insists he is being haunted by a vicious Viking ghost. At least that's what he tells Robin, but Robin doesn't believe in ghosts.

May 28, 1956

Episode 37 - The Knight Who Came to DinnerE3725m

The Knight Who Came to Dinner

A penniless knight, Sir Richard of the Lea, has mortgaged his estate to the abbot, and cannot repay his debt. The outlaws lend him the sum he needs. To ensure they get their money back, Robin sends Friar Tuck to the abbey in the guise of Sir Richard's squire.

Jun 4, 1956

Episode 38 - The WagerE3825m

The Wager

When Robin bets Friar Tuck that he can obtain more money by begging than the Friar can by other means, he encounters the unsavory members of the Beggars guild, and Norman soldiers also make things very difficult.

Jun 11, 1956

Episode 39 - The PrisonerE3925m

The Prisoner

Prince John has issued a decree that King Richard is dead and that he will be crowned King. Robin disbelieves this, and sets to work to discover the truth. Robin and Marian head to London and the Prince's palace to stop the coronation taking place, by proving King Richard still lives. Robin must free the King's messenger held in John's dungeon in time.

Jul 9, 1956

Actors

Richard Greene

Richard Greene

Robin Hood

Archie Duncan

Archie Duncan

Little John

Alexander Gauge

Alexander Gauge

Friar Tuck

Alan Wheatley

Alan Wheatley

Sheriff of Nottingham

Bernadette O'Farrell

Maid Marian

Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter

Sir Richard of the Lea

John Arnatt

John Arnatt

Deputy Sheriff of Nottingham

Patricia Driscoll

Patricia Driscoll

Maid Marian

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