Robin of Sherwood
Robin of Sherwood

Robin of Sherwood

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1984- 1986
3 Seasons
26 Episodes
7.6(85 votes)
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Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Drama
Action & Adventure

Overview

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.

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HTV
Goldcrest

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1 video

Cast & Crew

11 members
Acting

Jason Connery

Robert of Huntingdon, Robin Hood

Jason Connery
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Judi Trott

Lady Marion of Leaford

Judi Trott
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Ray Winstone

Will Scarlet

Ray Winstone
Acting

Clive Mantle

Little John

Clive Mantle
Acting

Peter Llewellyn Williams

Much

Peter Llewellyn Williams
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Mark Ryan

Nasir

Mark Ryan
Acting

Phil Rose

Friar Tuck

Phil Rose
Acting

Nickolas Grace

Robert de Rainault, The Sheriff of Nottingham

Nickolas Grace
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Robert Addie

Sir Guy of Gisburne

Robert Addie
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John Abineri

Herne the Hunter

John Abineri
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Philip Jackson

Abbot Hugo de Rainault

Philip Jackson

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