Robin of Sherwood Set 1
(DVD)

Video release of the television series first presented in 1983 by Goldcrest Films & Television Productions in association with HTV.

Special features: Commentary with creator Richard Carpenter and director Ian Sharp; "The Electric theatre show" documentary from 1983; "The making of Robin of Sherwood" .

Writer, Richard Carpenter ; producer, Paul Knight ; director, Ian Sharp ; music by Clannad.

Michael Praed, Nickolas Grace.

In episode 1, while imprisoned in Nottingham Castle, Robins meets the men who will follow him into Sherwood. Episode 2, continues the adventure with Robin's escape and his rescue of the Lady Marion. In episode 3, Jennet of Elsdon, accused of witchcraft and sentenced to die, is offered a reprieve by the Sheriff if she will use her powers against Robin. Episode 4: Robin faces the wrath of the Knights Templars who believe he has stolen their sacred emblem. Episode 5: Alan A Dale, a young minstral, is heartbroken because his beloved is being forced to marry the Sheriff. Episode 6: Robin earns the gratitude of King Richard because of his rescue during an ambush. In episode 7, Herne prophesises the death of King Richard and Prince John arrives with a mysterious prisoner. In Episode 8, the Sheriff plots the murder of a Jewish merchant to whom he owes a great deal of money. In episode 9, a band of Flemeish mercenaries are hired to finish Robin Hood. Episode 10 finds Robin bewitched by the evil enchantress Lilith. Episode 11, Robin Hood and his band must overcome black magic and wickedness as they defend a village of innocent people from a group of terrorizing horsemen ruled by Morgwyn of Ravenscar. Episode 12, Morgwyn has bewitched Robin's followers leaving him alone to face the most powerful forces of darkness. Episode 13, The Sheriff, threatened with the loss of office, sets out to finally dispose of Robin Hood.

MPAA rating: PG.