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A benchmark of quality television drama in the 1980s and arguably the definitive interpretation of the Robin Hood legend, this BAFTA-winning series is presented here in its entirety - complete and uncut. Michael Praed and Jason Connery star in Richard Carpenter's influential and highly acclaimed re-working of the classic myth. Combining equal parts high drama, historical accuracy and atmospheric mysticism, Carpenter's reboot pitched a band of not-so-Merry Men against a decidedly brutal and waspish Sheriff of Nottingham. With a haunting theme from Clannad, strong scripts and outstanding performances from Ray Winstone, Clive Mantle, Judi Trott and Nickolas Grace, to name a few, Robin of Sherwood was, and remains, a worldwide hit. SPECIAL FEATURES Enhanced Dolby Surround tracks Music-only tracks on selected episodes Commentaries with Richard Carpenter, Ian Sharp, Robert Young, Paul Knight, Jason Connery, Mark Ryan, Clive Mantle, Nickolas Grace, Anthony Horowitz, Sid Roberson and Esta Charkham The Electric Theatre Show documentary from 1983 The Making of Robin of Sherwood five-part documentary Out-takes for all three series Robin Hood 1-2-3 Screen Swordplay It s Showtime promotional short from 1985 TV-AM location report Clannad promo for Robin the Hooded Man Foreign and Textless titles Esta Charkham s Photo Retrospective Stills Galleries
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Surround ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Documentary, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Multi-DVD Set, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, Short Film, Uncut, SYNOPSIS: A benchmark of quality television drama in the 1980s and arguably the definitive interpretation of the Robin Hood legend, this BAFTA-winning series is presented here in its entirety - complete and uncut. Michael Praed and Jason Connery star in Richard Carpenter's influential and highly acclaimed re-working of the classic myth. Combining equal parts high drama, historical accuracy and atmospheric mysticism, Carpenter's reboot pitched a band of not-so-Merry Men against a decidedly brutal and waspish Sheriff of Nottingham. With a haunting theme from Clannad, strong scripts and outstanding performances from Ray Winstone, Clive Mantle, Judi Trott and Nickolas Grace, to name a few, Robin of Sherwood was, and remains, a worldwide hit. SPECIAL FEATURES Enhanced Dolby Surround tracks Music-only tracks on selected episodes Commentaries with Richard Carpenter, Ian Sharp, Robert Young, Paul Knight, Jason Connery, Mark Ryan, Clive Mantle, Nickolas Grace, Anthony Horowitz, Sid Roberson and Esta Charkham The Electric Theatre Show documentary from 1983 The Making of Robin of Sherwood five-part documentary Out-takes for all three series Robin Hood 1-2-3 Screen Swordplay It s Showtime promotional short from 1985 TV-AM location report Clannad promo for Robin the Hooded Man Foreign and Textless titles Esta Charkham s Photo Retrospective Stills Galleries SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Robin of Sherwood - The Complete Series - 8-DVD Box Set ( Robin Hood )
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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.... Read more ›
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.... Read more ›
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Spidernick
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'!
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'!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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.... Read more ›
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.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Of all the adaptations of Robin Hood that I've seen so far (some I haven't seen yet), the HTV-produced Robin of Sherwood from the 1980s is in my opinion the best of the lot. This adaptation is true to the Robin Hood legend with great storylines and the actors who played their characters were a true fit to them, compared to the actors in the BBC's adaptations with Jonas Armstrong which were a bit on the cheesy side.
Back to Robin of Sherwood, the first two series with Michael Praed as Robin of Loxley/Sherwood were great because it actually had the main character in the show, whereas in series 3 Jason Connery (son of Sir Sean Connery) was brought in to the show as Robert of Huntingdon who later became the second Robin Hood because Michael Praed left the show after two series. The third (and final) series was good enough to watch, although if I have to be accurate, I would say that it perhaps wasn't quite a patch on the first two. But still, I would highly recommend this series to anyone who is a fan of the Robin Hood legend.
Back to Robin of Sherwood, the first two series with Michael Praed as Robin of Loxley/Sherwood were great because it actually had the main character in the show, whereas in series 3 Jason Connery (son of Sir Sean Connery) was brought in to the show as Robert of Huntingdon who later became the second Robin Hood because Michael Praed left the show after two series. The third (and final) series was good enough to watch, although if I have to be accurate, I would say that it perhaps wasn't quite a patch on the first two. But still, I would highly recommend this series to anyone who is a fan of the Robin Hood legend.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
I bought this for my eleven year old grandson, he and his sixteen year old sister are completely hooked. Read more
Published 15 days ago by jen
5.0 out of 5 stars
ROBIN HOOD
WHAT A FANTASTIC SERIES THIS IS, IT WAS GOOD FIRST TIME ON THE TV AND GOOD ON DVD, I KEEP WATCHING AND WATCHING
Published 15 days ago by sandra west
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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 1 month ago by weatherwitch
4.0 out of 5 stars
Robin Hood v
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
Published 3 months ago by jim m
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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 7 months ago by Les
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