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Robin of Sherwood: The Complete Series (Repackaged version 2) [DVD]

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  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 8
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Network
  • DVD Release Date: 22 Feb 2010
  • Run Time: 1300 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0039O1UDA
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 96,615 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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All 26 episodes of the Robin Hood legend starring Michael Praed and Jason Connery, presented here with new digital transfers, Dolby Surround track and a superb line-up of special features.

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent restored Robin of Sherwood 27 Aug 2011
By Miss M. Potter TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
Robin of Sherwood is an imaginative version of the famous 12th Century legend Robin Hood. Here Robin is "Robin of Loxley". His adventures begin when his home at "Loxley Mill" is destroyed by Norman soldiers. Robin wants revenge and sets about getting it.
This series was produced in the 1980s and it was created by Richard Carpenter who earlier had worked on the series Dick Turpin.
Robin of Sherwood is a fabulous series. There are some great original stories and ideas here. And the DVD set brings together all of the episodes from all of the series as well as some good special features.

Robin of Sherwood weaves the legend of Robin Hood together with pagan beliefs that people of the 12th Century would no doubt be more familiar with. Seeking revenge, Robin encounters mystical "Herne the hunter" a sort of spirit protector of nature and the oppressed Saxon folk. A shamanic figure who is believed to be a forest spirit representing the powers of light and goodness, inspiring and protecting the Hooded Man. Herne appears as a man with a Stag's head.
Here Herne appears to Robin as a man wearing a stag's head. He tells him that he has chosen him to be the peoples champion and to be the son of .Herne. He endows Robin with the sword Albion. Robin then becomes "The Hooded Man" also known as Robin in the Hood, and better known as simply Robin Hood.
Lady Marion, Maid Marion of Leaford (Judi Trott), Little John, (Clive Mantle) Will Scarlet, (Ray Winstone) and Friar Tuck, (Phil Rose) are all familiar characters that join Robin. Also in this version we get the wonderful character of "Nasir" (Mark Ryan). A Saracen assassin, who had been captured in Palestine by Baron de Belleme, and brought back to England to work as his henchman. He is freed when Robin kills the Baron and, having found respect for Robin during a crucial sword fight, decides to join the Merry Men. Throughout the series, he speaks very little.
This additional character seems to have influenced further adaptations of Robin Hood through film and Television.
The Sheriff of Nottingham is played brilliantly by Nicholas Grace and Guy of Gisbourne is excellently played by Robert Addie.This great series also featured many familiar stars in guest appearances.

Michael Praed, (Robin) left the series after two seasons. He went on to Broadway and the TV series Dynasty in America.
The third series brings in the storyline that Robin of Loxley is killed in an ambush but his revolutionary spirit is assumed by a new "Hooded Man" Robert of Huntingdon. (Jason Connery) Robert is a lad of noble blood who, like his predecessor has been inspired by Herne the Hunter. Robert rescues the "merry men" and becomes Robin in the Hood.

The music is hauntingly beautiful and comes from Clannad. The whole series has unique camera work and lighting with soft focus and atmosphere. The stories are interesting and adventurous.
It is clever the way mysticism is presented in a believable way. It is not magic as such. But there is a "physical" presentation of spiritual pagan belief that is full of atmosphere.

The whole series is as enjoyable today as it was back in the 1980s when it was first made. The DVD set is well presented with great picture quality and picture restoration. Also the sound is fabulous with its new digital stereo mix. I enjoyed watching the whole series more this time round than when it was originally on TV.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars So much better than the BBC's version 3 May 2010
Format:DVD
If, like me, you were disappointed in the BBC's mess of a version of the Robin Hood myth (with its political correctness, modern in jokes, etc., etc.) then treat yourself to this set which shows you how it should be done.

Combining elements of the classic Robin Hood myth with pagan myths around Herne the Hunter, and even elements of Arthurian legend, this series created at atmosphere which was totally devoid in the BBC's recent version. Nikolas Grace was wonderful as the Sheriff of Nottingham and this programme launched/enhanced the careers of now established actors such as Ray Winstone and Clive Mantle. Michael Praed was a much better Robin than the rather wooden Jason Connery, but the wonderful stories meant Connery's contribution didn't detract from the whole.

There are also some great guest appearances, ranging from Rula Lenska to Lewis Collins. Phil Davis appeared regularly as Prince, then King John, also to great effect.

Clannad's haunting music serves to add to the atmosphere of the programme and their CD with the is worth buying in itself.

I've no idea what the extras on this are like, but whatever their quality this set is worth getting just for the stories themselves.

'Nothing is forgotten, nothing is ever forgotten'!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent restored Robin of Sherwood 27 Aug 2011
By Miss M. Potter TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
Robin of Sherwood is an imaginative version of the famous 12th Century legend Robin Hood. Here Robin is "Robin of Loxley". His adventures begin when his home at "Loxley Mill" is destroyed by Norman soldiers. Robin wants revenge and sets about getting it.
This series was produced in the 1980s and it was created by Richard Carpenter who earlier had worked on the series Dick Turpin.
Robin of Sherwood is a fabulous series. There are some great original stories and ideas here. And the DVD set brings together all of the episodes from all of the series as well as some good special features.

Robin of Sherwood weaves the legend of Robin Hood together with pagan beliefs that people of the 12th Century would no doubt be more familiar with. Seeking revenge, Robin encounters mystical "Herne the hunter" a sort of spirit protector of nature and the oppressed Saxon folk. A shamanic figure who is believed to be a forest spirit representing the powers of light and goodness, inspiring and protecting the Hooded Man. Herne appears as a man with a Stag's head.
Here Herne appears to Robin as a man wearing a stag's head. He tells him that he has chosen him to be the peoples champion and to be the son of .Herne. He endows Robin with the sword Albion. Robin then becomes "The Hooded Man" also known as Robin in the Hood, and better known as simply Robin Hood.
Lady Marion, Maid Marion of Leaford (Judi Trott), Little John, (Clive Mantle) Will Scarlet, (Ray Winstone) and Friar Tuck, (Phil Rose) are all familiar characters that join Robin. Also in this version we get the wonderful character of "Nasir" (Mark Ryan). A Saracen assassin, who had been captured in Palestine by Baron de Belleme, and brought back to England to work as his henchman. He is freed when Robin kills the Baron and, having found respect for Robin during a crucial sword fight, decides to join the Merry Men. Throughout the series, he speaks very little.
This additional character seems to have influenced further adaptations of Robin Hood through film and Television.
The Sheriff of Nottingham is played brilliantly by Nicholas Grace and Guy of Gisbourne is excellently played by Robert Addie.This great series also featured many familiar stars in guest appearances.

Michael Praed, (Robin) left the series after two seasons. He went on to Broadway and the TV series Dynasty in America.
The third series brings in the storyline that Robin of Loxley is killed in an ambush but his revolutionary spirit is assumed by a new "Hooded Man" Robert of Huntingdon. (Jason Connery) Robert is a lad of noble blood who, like his predecessor has been inspired by Herne the Hunter. Robert rescues the "merry men" and becomes Robin in the Hood.

The music is hauntingly beautiful and comes from Clannad. The whole series has unique camera work and lighting with soft focus and atmosphere. The stories are interesting and adventurous.
It is clever the way mysticism is presented in a believable way. It is not magic as such. But there is a "physical" presentation of spiritual pagan belief that is full of atmosphere.

The whole series is as enjoyable today as it was back in the 1980s when it was first made. The DVD set is well presented with great picture quality and picture restoration. Also the sound is fabulous with its new digital stereo mix. I enjoyed watching the whole series more this time round than when it was originally on TV.
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4.0 out of 5 stars No Subtitles!
I love this series, owned a few older format dvd copies I'd got second hand but when this reconfigured box set came out with 8 discs, I thought fantastic, I'll get it. Read more
Published 16 days ago by weatherwitch
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It was great to be able watch this series again,(and without tv adverts!). However, the picture quality although o.k.,was not quite as good as expected. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Updated legend.
This was considered a watershed series for the legend of Robin and the Merries. A lot of the new themes introduced for the first time in it were taken up by modern Hollywood... Read more
Published 3 months ago by CarolB
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
I love this show- I would totally recommend it as some light viewing- it will bring back memories of hte 80's if nothing else!!
Published 3 months ago by Horsey Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars They're all waiting for this; the hungry, the poor and the...
This is the the greatest and best interpretation of this important piece of English culture. It underlines the spiritual aspect that underpins the legend and other authentic... Read more
Published 4 months ago by David Hicks
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect self gift
Just what i wanted,glad i purchased it, will enjoy many hours of watching this series time after time shared or on my own.
Published 4 months ago by CLIFF
5.0 out of 5 stars Robin Hood (Robin of Sherwood) - die komplette Serie [Michael Pread,...
Habe diese Serie am 01. Juni 2010 erworben und mir damit selber einen lange gehegten Wunsch erfüllt (sie wieder vollständig, in anständiger Qualität zu besitzen... Read more
Published 5 months ago by EGeraldhuebner
5.0 out of 5 stars Robin in the Hood
Absalutly briliant, very good to watch and excelantly done by them all. Thank you very much for sending my Robin of Sherwood.
Published 6 months ago by Les
5.0 out of 5 stars NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN...BUT NOT EVERYTHING IS EXPLAINED!
I loved this series when it was first shown in the mid 1980s, and am delighted to report that by & large it has stood the test of time. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mervyn Capel
5.0 out of 5 stars Robin Of Sherwood
One of my best purchases on Amazon- for any Robin of Sherwood fan a must!
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Published 13 months ago by Sam
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