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Robin of Sherwood - Michael Praed [Blu-ray] [Region Free]

Michael Praed , Nicholas Grace , Ian Sharp    Parental Guidance   Blu-ray
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Michael Praed, Nicholas Grace, Ray Winstone
  • Directors: Ian Sharp
  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: All Regions (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
  • Number of discs: 5
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Network
  • DVD Release Date: 15 Nov 2010
  • Run Time: 650 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0042QHAY2
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,753 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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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 for the first time in High Definition. Michael Praed stars as Robin of Loxley 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. With new HD transfers taken from the original film elements, the first two series are presented here at a quality level never previously seen. SPECIAL FEATURES: The Making of Robin of Sherwood - exclusive documentary / Enhanced Dolby Surround track / Original mono track / Music only tracks for series two / Commentary with Richard Carpenter and Ian Sharp on Robin Hood and the Sorcerer and The King's Fool / Commentary with Robert Young and Paul Knight on The Swords of Wayland / expanded version of The Electric Theatre Show documentary from 1983 and unseen footage (HD) / Series out-takes / PDF material including Richard Carpenter's original treatment / Extensive stills gallery (HD) / Textless, French and US titles

Product Description

United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Polish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), Polish ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Documentary, Featurette, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Multi-DVD Set, Photo Gallery, Remastered, Scene Access, 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 for the first time in High Definition. Michael Praed stars as Robin of Loxley 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. With new HD transfers taken from the original film elements, the first two series are presented here at a quality level never previously seen. ...Robin of Sherwood - Series 1 & 2 - 3-Disk Box Set ( Robin Hood and the Sorcerer ) ( Robin of Sherwood - Series One and Two ) (Blu-Ray)

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Blu Review 24 - Robin of Sherwood 16 Nov 2010
Format:Blu-ray
Robin of Sherwood (Michael Praed Years) Blu-ray Review

Distributor: Network Video, UK

Although over the years there have been many tales of the hooded man, Robin of Sherwood for many, remains the ultimate take on the legend. Robin Hood of the 1980's imposed a twist on the legend by adding mysticism and a Celtic soundtrack which fit the series like a glove. Perfectly written by Richard Carpenter and starring many generation actors of the time including Ray Winstone, Clive Mantle, and Michael Praed as Robin, the series instantly became a cult classic which still holds a strong following 26 years after the first episode aired. Marking the latest release, this Blu-ray disc was certainly an unexpected treat for the series many fans and was always going to make for an interesting review. Thankfully Network Video have released this set as region A, B and C so fans worldwide should have no issues of playback.

Robin of Sherwood has seen a variety of releases, dating back to original video cassettes featuring one or two episodes, to DVD releases of the complete individual series (of which there were 3) to a complete DVD box set. This new Blu-ray release contains all of the Michael Praed episodes which made up the entire first two series of the show, with each episode having been extensively remastered in high definition from the original 16mm prints. Certain collectors these days have stated that releasing a product which was filmed in 16mm onto Blu-ray is not a worthwhile exercise, however having experienced watching this series on DVD, I was actually awestruck in the difference of the 1080p print quality. The episodes are presented as transmitted in their original 4x3 aspect ratio and the enhanced detail available really shines through. A noticeably major improvement with this new transfer are the colours on display which are stunningly rich and vibrant and their quality really draws you into the episode like never before. Black levels are also excellent and the print appears clean and crisp throughout with the slightest amount of grain detail showing in certain scenes and with a very minimal amount of print damage on display. Part of the charm of this series was the fantastic location shooting which is complemented all the more in high definition.
One issue worth noting, is that for some reason, two of the later series 2 episodes, appear out of transmission order and are placed on the second disc after the final episodes of the first series. Quite why they have been arranged in this way is a mystery, however the inside of the Blu-ray cover contains all of the episodes synopsis as well as the original transmission date information, so it is relatively easy to research and view in the original episode order if desired.

Audio quality is also a great improvement over the DVD release. Dialogue is clear and distortion free but the real treat is the music soundtrack by Irish folk group Clannad which sounds better than ever with the now classic tracks filling the room for the ultimate experience. The music sounds bassy and powerful throughout and helps to create the ultimate viewing atmosphere.

Extra features in this set are numerous, beginning with an extended Electric Theatre Show documentary presented in in high definition, which was filmed for television at the time of the original series and features interviews and footage on the making of the first two episodes of the series. This was previously released on the DVD sets, although the version here has been specially extended to produce a longer version. The previous DVD episode commentary tracks are also included in this set and are a real treat for fans of the series and there is also a music only option on the soundtrack. There is also a stills gallery of over 500 images presented in HD. Also included in this set is a DVD disc which contains even more extras including two exclusive documentaries on the making of Robin of Sherwood (the Michael Praed years), series one and two out takes, featurettes on three episodes, and PDF materials including the original story treatment and some scripts. Rounding this set of, there is also an extensive booklet covering the story of Robin of Sherwood which covers pre-production, the making of the series and post production issues including Mary Whitehouses' public dislike for the series.
There is also information available relating to original filming locations used for the series.

All things considered this set is an essential purchase for fans of the original series and should be considered as the last word on a classic piece of 1980's television. Hopefully the care and attention placed in this release will be appreciated and sales figures will warrant a Blu-ray release of the final series with Jason Connery taking over as Robin. This Blu-ray is advertised as a limited edition and although not a numbered edition, is well worth investing in as the ultimate release.

A very worthy Blu-ray release for a TV classic.... Robin of Sherwood is still as popular as ever...

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! 4 Feb 2011
By Arwyn
Format:Blu-ray
I own the previous "Robin of Sherwood" DVDs, but since I absolutely adore this series, I bought the blu-rays too. My opinion? Even if you have the DVDs, this is a must! The clarity of image and sound is truly amazing, indeed better than the DVDs. I agree with all the previous reviewers! I would also like to add that there's a booklet inside with a 48 (yes, forty eight!) pages long article (Legend: The story of Robin of Sherwood) about the series, beautifully written and illustrated (I've never seen some of those production photos before!). Just reading that will keep you happily busy for a long time!

I cannot recommend this highly enough, it's a series that will never grow old and an edition that truly honours it!
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! 21 Nov 2010
By Dan
Format:Blu-ray
I was a little worried about this release. How would a 16mm 4:3 programme like this look on blu-ray when viewed on a big plasma screen? Well, with some trepidation I placed my order and waited with baited breath... I have been a fan of this series since it was first screened in the 1980's. Frustrated with the awful Video Gems VHS releases of the early 90's, I rushed out excitedly and bought Network's wonderfully restored DVD releases some years later. I couldn't imagine that ROS could look any better than those DVD's but I was wrong. Network have done a remarkable job. The colour and sharpness of picture are strikingly enhanced and the sound quality is noticably richer than ever before; (there have been some comments floating around that there is no surround track on the blu-ray; to clarify: the main soundtrack is not DTS but it is a DD surround track). The obvious question everyone seems to be asking is, is the Blu-Ray release significantly better than the DVD release and does it justify forking out more money? I would defnitely say 'yes' if you are a fan of the programme. There are some minor gripes though: the episode order for season two is completely wrong, a mistake Network unfortunately made on the DVD release but which seems to have got even worse here - woops! (Try printing off an ep guide online before you get too engrossed...) And the disc authoring has been out-sourced to a graphics company that have done a much worse job in comparison to the beautiful menus Network created for the DVD release a few years back. Considering this is likely to be the last time you will ever buy these episodes, frankly that is a bit annoying... However, in the final analysis, it is the quality of the episodes that really counts and, thankfully, this release manages to present some of the greatest moments of 80's fantasy TV in a quality never before seen.
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