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  • Actors: Peter Llewellyn Williams, Ray Winstone, Clive Mantle, Mark Ryan, Judi Trott
  • Directors: Alex Kirby, James Allen, Robert Young
  • Writers: Richard Carpenter
  • Producers: Esta Charkham, Patrick Dromgoole, Paul Knight
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Network
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Jul 2002
  • Run Time: 350 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000066NSI
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 27,064 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The second series of Robin of Sherwood sets up both a sense of melancholy for the impending departure of Michael Praed and excitement for his imminent replacement by Jason Connery. These seven episodes are the very best of Praed and co, building upon their established camaraderie and making forest-frolicking seem like TV's best ever gig. "The Prophecy" has a running thread of back plot that will explain Praed's Doctor Who-like transformation to Connery (and all so he could cameo in Dynasty). Mystical Herne predicts the death of a great king, but the merry men are more interested in the introduction of new semi-regular Prince John (Philip Davis).

The series becomes braver as it continues by delving deeper into the black arts and exploring such matters as anti-Semitism and pagan beliefs. Gisburne's schemes to capture the bandits grow more desperate, while Herne's advice grows more cryptic and Marion's love for Robin grows stronger. All of which builds to the excellent two-part "The Swords of Wayland" and its coda "The Greatest Enemy". Now prepare yourself for something completely different.

On the DVD: Robin of Sherwood's first box set was going to take some beating, but this second series set is as good as anyone has managed for a TV show on DVD. The digital transfers and new Dolby soundtracks (with optional original mono and music-only tracks) are fantastic. The commentary on "The Swords of Wayland" from the director and producer is insightful and endearing. The third part of the behind-the-scenes documentary, still interviewing everyone involved, is consistently fascinating and runs 42 minutes. Add to that two galleries of stills with 156 pictures, seven minutes of outtakes and, for curiosity value, the French and American versions of the Main Title sequence. You can tell some real heart has gone into this release. --Paul Tonks



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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Robin and the gang return., 16 Feb 2005
As great as the first series was, I consider series two to be the true highlight of the entire Robin of Sherwood saga. All the faces are back from the first series, even Guy of Gisburne who had a rather an unpleasant finish in the last episode of series one. Although the director of the previous series, Ian Sharp, didn't figure, the magical, mystical nature of the first instalment is still present here in abundance. What makes this series stand out is the truly fantastic level of storytelling, as the plot to each episode is top notch. 'The Prophecy' has the evil Prince John arriving in Nottingham with a mysterious prisoner who Robin must rescue. 'The Children of Israel' surrounds a family of jews who are persecuted by the sheriff, and Robin decides to help them. Then we have 'Lord of the Trees', which sees Gisburne hire a vicious band of mercenary soldiers to try to hunt Robin down. Then we have 'The Enchantment', which sees the return of the Baron de Belleme from the first two episodes of series one. The Baron commands his servant to try and bewitch Robin. Then we come to the true masterpiece of the entire series, the two-part episode 'The Swords of Wayland', which surrounds an evil coven of devil
worshippers who try and bring Lucifer into the world. I remember this episode scared the hell out of me when I was little, and even now it maintains a high level of horror, as well as adventure and excitement. Finally, we have 'The Greatest Enemy', the ending of which you will not believe... But on the whole you've got seven episodes of superb quality, intense excitement, and blazing action. Highly entertaining. Watch out for superb guest appearances from Philip Davis as Prince John and John Nettles (yes! Bergerac himself) as Peter De Leon.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Green-tinged nostalgia, 6 Jul 2002
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I loved Robin of Sherwood when it was on the television way back in the mid-eighties. I thought my appreciation may have dimmed with the years but although the film quality shows it's age, all the series are still a total joy to behold.

It must be said that some of the acting is decidedly pantomimic (the Sheriff, Marion, even the fabled Robin himself on occasion) but some of it is very fine indeed. The relationship between the Merry Men is fantastic - they bicker, they playfight but you know they would fight to the death to protect each other. Isn't this camaraderie the very thing that holds the legend of Robin Hood together?

This series was the first to add any mystical interpretation to the legend and it works. There is little overt magic and sorcery but it is ever-present and only enhances the look and feel of the series.

The final episode featuring Michael Praed as Robin is one of the most moving pieces of television I have ever seen. His exit was handled extremely sensitively - the young hero cut down in his prime by the cruel and vicious Sheriff.

The DVD extras include a 'Making of' documentary which is well worth a look. All the actors are there (it'll shock you how some of them have aged!) except Jason Connery but maybe they are saving him for a documentary when Series Three comes to DVD. They all talk fondly of the time they spent together in the greenwood and the fact that they still meet up makes you feel they still are the Merry Men! May Herne protect them!

But, as our hero says, 'Nothing is forgotten, nothing is ever forgotten.' Television to savour over and over again, this is the best dramatisation of the Robin Hood legend ever to be filmed. Not only that, but nearly 20 years on, it's unlikely to be bettered.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing is forgotten......nothing is ever forgotten........., 11 Aug 2003
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Mike Praed was, in all honesty, deeply fab in this role, even if his activities post-Robin have been patchy at times. The rest of the merries (Clive Mantle, Ray Winstone, Jusi Trott et al) are brilliantly cast and turn out a fab performance. The 2 part story with all the davil worshipping stuff is great and the last episode (where Robin old Loxley gets it in the back, front, side...well, everywhere really) is one of the best hours of tv ever. The price of the box set is worth this episode alone!

Also, there is more of a mystic pagan element to this series than you could shake a stick at. If this presses buttons for you, then this is a good reason to get your groats out!

Music...brill (by Clannad), visuals and acting fab, locations (Ester Charkahm, take a bow)...everything brill. One of tv's successes.

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