Robin of Sherwood

Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaAction & Adventure1984TV-PG26 episodes3 seasonsScripted

Tagline: The definitive version of the story.

First aired: 1984-04-28

Synopsis

Robin of Sherwood was a British television series, based on the legend of Robin Hood. Created by Richard Carpenter, it was produced by HTV in association with Goldcrest, and ran from 1984 to 1986 on the ITV network. In America it was retitled Robin Hood and shown on the premium cable TV channel Showtime and on PBS. The show starred Michael Praed and Jason Connery as two different incarnations of the title character. Unlike previous adaptations of the Robin Hood legend, Robin of Sherwood combined a gritty, authentic production design with elements of real-life history, 20th century fiction, and pagan myth. The series is also notable for its haunting title music by Clannad, which won a BAFTA award.

Creators

Richard Carpenter

Casting

  • Jason Connery
    Robert of Huntingdon, Robin Hood
  • Ray Winstone
    Will Scarlet
  • Philip Jackson
    Abbot Hugo de Rainault
  • Judi Trott
    Lady Marion of Leaford
  • Nickolas Grace
    Robert de Rainault, The Sheriff of Nottingham
  • Mark Ryan
    Nasir
  • Clive Mantle
    Little John
  • John Abineri
    Herne the Hunter
  • Phil Rose
    Friar Tuck
  • Robert Addie
    Sir Guy of Gisburne