Blast from the Past: Robin of Sherwood

[The Master™]

Robin of Loxley, also called 'The Hooded Man' lives with his friends in the forests of Sherwood. They fight against the Normandic rulers who oppress the population of the region, especially Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Robin of Loxley was succeeded by Robert of Huntingdon, a renegade nobleman, at the beginning of season three. By gaining the trust of the other members of the group and living his life as Robin would have, he soon proves himself as a worthy successor.

This adaptation of the Robin Hood legend leans heavily on mystic and magic. This is also reinforced by the soundtrack of the Irish band Clannad.

Cast:
Anthony Valentine
Role: Baron Simon de Belleme
Michael Praed
Role: Robin of Loxley
Robert Addie
Role: Guy of Gisbourne
Ray Winstone
Role: Will Scarlet
Phil Rose
Role: Friar Tuck
Peter Llewellyn
Role: Much
Judy Trott
Role: Maid Marian
Clive Mantle
Role: Little John
Mark Ryan
Role: Nasir
Nickolas Grace
Role: Sheriff of Nottingham
Philip Jackson
Role: Abbot Hugo
John Abineri
Role: Herne The Hunter
Jason Connery
Role: Robin of Huntingdon [2]

 

[Brian G Turner]

Another great series with some good strong actors - as a kid I found the early series one of the best re-retelling's of the story - though I remember later series became so focussed on issues of magic and mysticism that I lost track.

 

[The Master™]

Jason Connery was a BAD CHOICE!!! Trying to follow in daddies footsteps and found wanting!!!

Michael Praed seemed to be a natural, until he was whisked away to hollywood and Dynasty!!! And the Clannad music made it something special!!!