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Richard Greene stars as television s most famous Robin Hood in ITV's first smash-hit series from the very early days of British commercial television. First seen in 1955, The Adventures of Robin Hood ran for 143 episodes and its worldwide success gave rise to a whole strand of swashbuckling heroes, including Sir Lancelot, William Tell and The Buccaneers.
Still shown around the world and highly regarded more than 50 years later, this series more than any other established a tone and style for the half-hour adventure format series, influencing every series that came after. This set contains the complete run of 143 episodes over 18 discs.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Going back some fifty years since last seeing it, the series is both enjoyable and revealing. All the episodes were recorded between 1955 and 1960. Well known names from British film and TV make appearances, for example Thora Hird and Leslie Phillips, Nicholas Parsons, plus Paul Eddington (Yes Minister / Yes Prime Minister) and Alfie Bass. Many actors appear weekly in different roles. This is quite amusing, and it must have been fun for the actors themselves. The regulars are Robin, The Sheriff of Nottingham, Little John and Friar Tuck.
The episodes resemble mini feature films rather than a TV series. Some of the actors are obviously from the old Shakespearian school. The stories are well written, well presented and acted. The sets are convincing and evoke the period well. There are occasional instances of anachronism, where a nineteenth century farm cart may appear next to a medieval one, but it all adds to the charm, and given the limits of budget, one is always totally convinced that one has entered the middle ages and the world of Robin Hood.
The picture quality is very acceptable and does not interfere with successful viewing.
The episodes in this set were presented for the American TV market. Occasionally, one is treated to the name of the sponsor of the show, for example, Wildroot Cream - Oil, either at the start or end but not during the show. One is still treated to the familiar opening music of the show, with Richard Greene aiming his longbow and firing an arrow at a tree. The familiar Robin Hood song features at the end. Some of the episodes have the credits from a different episode at the end, so checking which actor is which can be difficult. The episodes appear to be derived from various sources and they are not always in order of recording or transmission. However, most episodes are stand alone and this is not a problem. Some are entitled 'Adventures in Sherwood Forest', as issued to the American market. Whatever the source, it's totally English with Richard Greene as Robin Hood.
The set is sold as region 1. I took a chance and the set plays well on my region 2 player in the UK. The set appears to be region free. No region code is evident on the box set itself. I ordered from the States, but the postage on the package had a German stamp. I ask no questions.
Overall, this is an excellent TV series from a golden age of pioneering TV. Regulars such as Richard Greene as Robin, Alexander Gauge as Friar Tuck, amongst others, serve to make this a memorable series, even for those too young to recall it.
For the price, it's a real bargain.
The episodes resemble mini feature films rather than a TV series. Some of the actors are obviously from the old Shakespearian school. The stories are well written, well presented and acted. The sets are convincing and evoke the period well. There are occasional instances of anachronism, where a nineteenth century farm cart may appear next to a medieval one, but it all adds to the charm, and given the limits of budget, one is always totally convinced that one has entered the middle ages and the world of Robin Hood.
The picture quality is very acceptable and does not interfere with successful viewing.
The episodes in this set were presented for the American TV market. Occasionally, one is treated to the name of the sponsor of the show, for example, Wildroot Cream - Oil, either at the start or end but not during the show. One is still treated to the familiar opening music of the show, with Richard Greene aiming his longbow and firing an arrow at a tree. The familiar Robin Hood song features at the end. Some of the episodes have the credits from a different episode at the end, so checking which actor is which can be difficult. The episodes appear to be derived from various sources and they are not always in order of recording or transmission. However, most episodes are stand alone and this is not a problem. Some are entitled 'Adventures in Sherwood Forest', as issued to the American market. Whatever the source, it's totally English with Richard Greene as Robin Hood.
The set is sold as region 1. I took a chance and the set plays well on my region 2 player in the UK. The set appears to be region free. No region code is evident on the box set itself. I ordered from the States, but the postage on the package had a German stamp. I ask no questions.
Overall, this is an excellent TV series from a golden age of pioneering TV. Regulars such as Richard Greene as Robin, Alexander Gauge as Friar Tuck, amongst others, serve to make this a memorable series, even for those too young to recall it.
For the price, it's a real bargain.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I couldn't believe that I could get decent copies of this series for less than £20, and I nearly didn't buy it. However although the series is recorded in Extended Play, the 143 episodes are of good quality, and therefore represent exceptional value.
Furthermore this is a thoroughly delightful series full of charm and warmth. Indeed the archive nature of the episodes make them seem as old as the legend of robin hood itself.
For an enjoyable glimpse into what seemed a gentler, kinder and more tolerant time in the 1950s when it was made, this series is hard to beat.
Furthermore this is a thoroughly delightful series full of charm and warmth. Indeed the archive nature of the episodes make them seem as old as the legend of robin hood itself.
For an enjoyable glimpse into what seemed a gentler, kinder and more tolerant time in the 1950s when it was made, this series is hard to beat.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A brilliant series from the 50's and 60's. Although they are black & white they were great to watch again. Agreat series in our dvd collection, and they play on PAL as well as NTSC.
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Amazon.UK as Caught the American Disease...
The one star is for Amazon...
Most of the reviews here are for the bargain basement, in both price and quality, Mill Creek US DVD set where all the episodes of the series are... Read more
Most of the reviews here are for the bargain basement, in both price and quality, Mill Creek US DVD set where all the episodes of the series are... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Ronald G. Helfrich Jnr
Still as good as it ever was
Let me get this point out of the way immediately. Some reviewers mention the variable quality of the film image on this series and conclude that since the show is 50+ years old... Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Guenzel
Robin Hood Remembered
Black & white and low-budget, nevertheless the complete Adventures of Robin Hood was far from a disappointment. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. R. Fowler
Robin Hood - five star outlaw !
This is a brilliant series that will take you back to childhood days when you were waiting to watch Robin Hood (Richard Greene) on the telly at weekends. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. K. Bolton
Good value for money
A very watchable print at a fraction of the cost elsewhere: a bargain! The American sponsor endorsements add novelty too.
Published 18 months ago by Stephen Fox
The best Robin Hood of all!
Today my package of "The Adventures of Robin Hood" arrived! Is is mentioned as code 1 dvd. Due to the customers review of James Stanton I dared to buy the series. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Karin
Very good value
The Robin Hood box set arrived from the U.S in 12 days, which was quicker than I was expecting. The product was sealed & no damage was sustained en route. Read more
Published 23 months ago by D. J. Legge
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