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Robin of Sherwood

Robin of Sherwood
★ 7.6/10•1984•1h 0m•TV-PG•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Drama•Action & Adventure
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The definitive version of the story.

Herne the Hunter picks Robin of Loxley as his successor in his mission to support the oppressed. Robin builds his army and leads a guerrilla attack to suppress the exploited's Norman tormentors.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 28, 1984

Episodes

Episode 1 - Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (1)E152m

Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (1)

Robin of Loxley and his cousin Much are arrested in Sherwood Forest for killing one of the King's deer. They are imprisoned by Guy of Gisburne in the Sheriff of Nottingham's dungeon where they meet up with a motley bunch of criminals who are destined to become the first of the Merry Men. After they escape into Sherwood Forest, Robin is approached by Herne The Hunter and told that it is his destiny to fight the Norman invaders. The Sheriff knows all about Herne - he holds a silver arrow that is reputed to have once belonged to Herne himself.

Apr 28, 1984

Episode 2 - Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (2)E252m

Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (2)

The Sheriff and his brother, the Abbot, upset over the activities of Robin and his men arrange a fayre, including an archery contest, in the Castle. He offers the Silver Arrow of Herne to whomever wins the contest, something he is sure will tempt Robin out of the forest and into his grasp. After this fails to end up with Robin's capture their last resort is the Sorcerer, Simon De Belleme, a worshipper of the dark arts, who wants Maid Marion as his bride. He agrees to use his sorcerous powers to capture, or kill, the men of Sherwood Forest as long as the Sheriff and the Abbot promise Marion to him.

Apr 28, 1984

Episode 3 - The Witch of ElsdonE352m

The Witch of Elsdon

The Sheriff, Abbot Hugo and Guy are in the hamlet of Elsdon presiding over the trial of Jennet and Thomas, a husband and wife accused of witchcraft. Robin has a dream that leads him to make decisions that the rest of the Merry Men question the logic of, but his dreams lead them to a disguised tax collector and some hidden taxes. The Sheriff is furious about the loss of his taxes and wants Robin's head on a plate. Loathe to send Guy and his men into Sherwood to die he comes up with a cunning plan to get to the outlaws.

May 5, 1984

Episode 4 - Seven Poor Knights from AcreE451m

Seven Poor Knights from Acre

The arrival in Sherwood of seven Templars, heading back to their church in Lincoln, and their gold crested banner is too much for a thief, Siward, to ignore. He steals the banner and runs into Robin and his men as he escapes. The Templars think that they are all together and after a brief altercation the Templars leave, with Much as a hostage. Now Robin and his men have to deal with seven of the most feared fighting men known to man, to rescue Much from their grasp.

May 12, 1984

Episode 5 - Alan A DaleE551m

Alan A Dale

While visiting his new love Meg in Wickham, Little John is seen by Guy and the Sheriff's men. The Sheriff punishes the villagers by fining them six months wages. Meanwhile a minstrel, Alan A Dale, is found wandering through the forest on his way to kill the Sheriff. His love, Mildred, has been betrothed to the Sheriff and is being delivered to Nottingham, along with a 10,000 marks dowry. Robin and Marion realise that they can help Alan by rescuing Mildred and get the money to help the villagers of Wickham at the same time. All they need do is find Guy and his men and ambush them.

May 19, 1984

Episode 6 - The King's FoolE652m

The King's Fool

Robin and his men save a wandering knight from a band of cut throats who ambush him in Sherwood. After a meal and drink together the knight surprises Robin with an offer that could change the lives of all the Merry Men. Could they soon be free men or is Robin being tricked by someone he trusts with his life?

May 26, 1984

Actors

Jason Connery

Jason Connery

Robert of Huntingdon, Robin Hood

Judi Trott

Judi Trott

Lady Marion of Leaford

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Will Scarlet

Clive Mantle

Little John

Peter Llewellyn Williams

Peter Llewellyn Williams

Much

Mark Ryan

Mark Ryan

Nasir

Phil Rose

Phil Rose

Friar Tuck

Nickolas Grace

Nickolas Grace

Robert de Rainault, The Sheriff of Nottingham

Robert Addie

Robert Addie

Sir Guy of Gisburne

John Abineri

John Abineri

Herne the Hunter

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

Abbot Hugo de Rainault

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