Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (15 Jan. 1984)
"Robin of Sherwood" Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (original title)

His family massacred by Norman soldiers, Robin takes on the mantle of the Hooded Man, a champion long prophesied. His first challenge is to free Maid Marion from the clutches of the evil, ... See full summary »

Director:

Ian Sharp

Writer:

Richard Carpenter (created and written by)

Stars:

Wayne Michaels, Toby Lee, Geoffrey Greenhill

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Wayne Michaels	...	Ailric of Loxley
Toby Lee	...	Young Robin
Geoffrey Greenhill	...	Miller
Betty Francis	...	Much's Mother
Nickolas Grace	...	Robert de Rainault / Sheriff
Michael Praed	...	Robin of Loxley
Peter Llewellyn Williams	...	Much
Robert Addie	...	Sir Guy of Gisburne
Ray Winstone	...	Will Scarlet
Paul Rainbow	...	Tom the Fletcher (as Paul Duggan)
Mark Audley	...	Dickon
Stuart Linden	...	The Old Prisoner
Philip Jackson	...	Abbot Hugo de Rainault
Clive Mantle	...	Little John
Anthony Valentine	...	Baron de Belleme

Storyline

His family massacred by Norman soldiers, Robin takes on the mantle of the Hooded Man, a champion long prophesied. His first challenge is to free Maid Marion from the clutches of the evil, powerful Baron de Belleme.

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Plot Keywords:

swashbuckler | stick fight | outlaw gang | warrior | sorcerer | 

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Genres:

Action | Fantasy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 January 1984 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Goldcrest Films International, Harlech Television (HTV)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 104 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Wayne Michaels, who plays Ailric of Loxley, is leading man Michael Praed's stunt double and one of the series' general regular stuntmen. Although he is killed off in one the very first scenes of the episode, Michaels can also be seen as a contender in the archery competition later on, as well as a solder chasing Much and Robin through the forest following their little deer incident.

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Goofs

During the fight at Castle Belleme on several occasions modern rain pipes are visible.

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Quotes

Robin Hood: Listen to me. Our friends who were killed, they'll never starve, or be tortured or chained in the dark. They're here with us, in Sherwood, and they always will be because they're free.

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Connections

Version of Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989)

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Soundtracks

"Battles"
Written and Performed by Clannad

User Reviews

Just the very best of Robin that there is

What can I say about this series... It's just a fantastic portrayal of the Robin Hood legend. For those who watched it the first time in the 80s or for those who would like to revisit it now in the new millennium, it's well worth buying on DVD or video. It's recently been released in the UK (2001).

Whole series still available to buy (present 2004) - not sure about US. Check out various on-line stores. I don't want to blatantly advertise it or infringe the user guidelines. But people should really make a point of watching this, if they can.

I won't talk too much about the plot-lines, so as not to spoil them for anybody. But both leading men, Michael Praed and Jason Connery both excel in the role of the 'Hooded Man'. You just can never get bored with this series. On the DVD versions, it's interesting to see the casts and directors comments about the whole show and to see the out-takes.

They're all just such a band of talented actors, that could teach so many a great deal today.

The fantasy elements to the plot-lines, the scenery and the moving music by Clannad making it a thoroughly enjoyable and watchable set of shows. If you've never watched it, you should.

Moreover, there are countless fansites and fan conventions every year. America seems to have taken the whole show to its heart. Go to a convention if you can and dress like an outlaw.

More about the cast:- Nicholas Grace is excellent as the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham, and the late Robert Addie was great as his evil sidekick, Guy of Gisburne (God Bless). It's just a televisual masterpiece.

Interestingly, Mark Ryan who played the saracen, Nasir in the show and Steve Dent, who was part of the cast/crew, were also responsible for all the action/fight scenes in the recent movie block-buster Arthur (starring Keira Knightly).

Would love to see a new series of Robin of Sherwood come out, with the original cast, if possible. Apparently, a script was written, but it was never filmed. Lets hope the powers that be, make some more TV magic.