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Robin Of Sherwood: Series 2

Robin of Sherwood

Robin Of Sherwood: Series 2

Acorn Media (1986)
DVD
5027626212742
TV Series | Action | Drama | Fantasy
UK | English | Color | 01:00

Fantasy-drama series by Richard Carpenter based on the Robin Hood legend. 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.


Episodes View details

1 The Prophecy 53 min | Dec 17, 1984

John has been taken prisoner at Nottingham and makes a friend in fellow prisoner Mark, who, after Robin has found an opportunity to free John and his new found friend, decides to join the band of outlaws. Due to Prince John's imminent arrival in Nottingham, Gisburne begins to repair the castle walls. When Prince John arrives, he brings with him a mysterious masked prisoner, who turns out to be a man returned from the dead.

2 The Children of Israel 51 min | Dec 24, 1984

The Sheriff has borrowed money from the rich Jew Joshua de Talmont, who makes his living as a "money-lender". Reluctant to return the money when the time is due, The Sheriff makes Gisburne arrange a riot in which all Jews in Nottingham will be killed. Gisburne, however, has got a few plans of his own, having secretly fallen in love with de Talmont's beautiful daughter Sarah. Meanwhile, Robin and Will have a major disagreement, resulting in Scarlet leaving the band of outlaws.

3 Lord of the Trees 51 min | Dec 31, 1984

Sherwood Forest and the neighbouring villages are celebrating "The Time of the Blessing", an annual forest tradition. Gisburne, left in charge while The Sheriff does his annual touring of the county, is alarmed by the increasing amount of poaching in the forest and thus invites his old war-friend Bertrand de Nivelle to Nottingham in order to put a stop to Robin Hood once and for all.

4 The Enchantment 51 min | Jan 07, 1985

Robin is put under a spell by the witch Lilith, who makes him steal Herne's Silver Arrow for her. Together with The Arrow, they head for Castle Belleme, where Lilith brings her dead master, Baron de Belleme, back to life. Gisburne, jealous of The Sheriff's new helper Ralph, also goes to Castle Belleme in order to search for the Baron's hidden jewels, and further, to murder Ralph.

5 The Swords of Wayland 102 min | Nov 17, 1984

The village of Uffcombe is getting nightly visits from strangely disguised riders, called "The Hounds of Lucifer" by locals, who kill and drag away terrified villagers. The riders have also been seen robbing a local church, badly hurting the priest who worked there. Gareth of Uffcombe decides to travel to Sherwood to ask "the people's hero" for help against these devils.

6 The Greatest Enemy 52 min | Jan 14, 1985

The Sheriff is ordered by the King to put a stop to Robin Hood once and for all, or else Robert de Rainault will lose all his power as sheriff. Using threats to set up an ambush at Wickham, and bloodhounds to follow the outlaws desperate attempt to escape back into the depths of Sherwood, it soon evolves into a dramatic life-or-death chase through the forest. In the end, Robin finds himself alone and surrounded by soldiers on an open field, realising that he must make the ultimate sacrifice in order to save his band members and continue to protect the people of England.

Cast View all

Ray Winstone Will Scarlet
Mark Ryan Nasir
Clive Mantle Little John
John Abineri Herne the Hunter
Michael Praed Robin of Loxley
Peter Llewellyn Williams Much
Phil Rose Friar Tuck
Judi Trott Marion
Robert Addie Sir Guy of Gisburne
Jeremy Bulloch Edward of Wickham
Nickolas Grace Robert de Rainault
Philip Jackson Abbot Hugo de Rainault
Nick Brimble Earl Godwin's Captain
Mark Lewis Walter
Victor McGuire James
Marcus Gilbert Lucifer
Anthony Steel Earl Godwin
Dallas Adams Peter Verdelet
Rula Lenska Morgwyn of Ravenscar
David Trevena Sheriff
Ingrid Hafner Mary
Glen Murphy Sir William Marshall
Conrad Phillips Philip
Norman Bowler Adam the Miller
James Donnelly Gareth of Uffcombe

Edition details

Edition Complete Series 2
Packaging Custom Case
Nr Discs 2
Layers Single side, Single layer
Regions Region 1

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