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TV series

Robin of Sherwood

1984TV-PG3 seasons7.6 / 10

The definitive version of the story.

Herne the Hunter picks Robin of Loxley as his successor in his mission to support the oppressed. Robin builds his army and leads a guerrilla attack to suppress the exploited's Norman tormentors.

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Robin of Sherwood premiered April 28, 1984. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Herne the Hunter picks Robin of Loxley as his successor in his mission to support the oppressed. Robin builds his army and leads a guerrilla attack to suppress the exploited's Norman tormentors.

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Episode 1

The Prophecy

53m7.7 / 10

Little John is captured by Guy, who has a plan to finally get his hands on all the Merry Men. After a prophecy from Herne, Robin thinks that Little John is the prisoner he is told he must rescue. While they are planning to rescue John from Nottingham another John turns up, Prince John. He has his own agenda and his own hooded prisoner, someone whose identity will be a big surprise to one of Robin's band. Robin realises that this hooded prisoner is the person who is in the prophecy and that freeing them from Prince John's grasp will be a daunting prospect.

Episode credits

Directed by Robert YoungWritten by Richard CarpenterGuest stars Simon Dutton, John Nettles, Phil Davis, Philip York, Michael Loney, David Sivier, Jamie Ripman, George Baker

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Episode 2

The Children of Israel

52m7.0 / 10

The Sheriff returns to Nottingham, passing through Sherwood. Will decides that Robin's plans to ambush him is not good enough and attempts to attack the Sheriff and his men with only Little John, Nasir and Friar Tuck at his side. It all goes badly wrong - Tuck is badly injured and Robin is furious, a fury that grows when he discovers the attitude of the local villagers they take Tuck to. Back in Nottingham the Sheriff is approached by Joshua De Talmont, a Jewish moneylender, demanding the money that the Sheriff owes him. The Sheriff is not best pleased about being challenged for money he owes and 'suggests' to Guy that a tide of anti-Jewish sentiments may strike Nottingham, as it has in London and other towns, and lead to the death of De Talmont in the riots.

Episode credits

Directed by Alex KirbyWritten by Richard CarpenterGuest stars David de Keyser, Amy Rosenthal, Adam Rosenthal, Katharine Levy, Paul Wilce, Odette Bennett, Pavel Douglas, Dan Gregory

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Episode 3

Lord of the Trees

52m7.7 / 10

Gisburne, left in charge of Nottingham by the Sheriff, hires a group of vicious mercenaries to hunt down the outlaws. Unfortunate timing for Robin and company, as it is the time of the Blessing when no blood can be shed or the villagers will not have a good harvest that year. The outlaws must use cunning and trickery to defeat Gisburne and the mercenaries.

Episode credits

Directed by James AllenWritten by Richard CarpenterGuest stars Oliver Tobias, Mark Lewis, Patrick Gordon, Ian Brimble, Nicholas Brent, Jacob Powers, Jill James, Claire Toeman

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Episode 4

The Enchantment

52m7.0 / 10

Robin is bewitched by Lilith, one of followers of the not-quite-late Simon de Belleme, and tricked into helping to bring the Baron back to life. At the same time, the Sheriff schemes to take possession of the Baron's legendary cache of gems.

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Directed by James AllenWritten by Richard CarpenterGuest stars Gemma Craven, Anthony Valentine, Trevor Clarke, Maria MacDonell, Jeremy Bulloch

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Episode 5

The Swords of Wayland (1)

51m8.3 / 10

A group of pious and well-respected nuns are in reality a coven of witches. They need all of the Seven Swords of Wayland for some very heavy-duty conjuring. The only sword they don't have is Robin's Albion.

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Directed by Robert YoungWritten by Richard CarpenterGuest stars Dallas Adams, Victor McGuire, Ingrid Hafner, Morlais Thomas, Roger McKern, Marcus Gilbert, Anthony Steel, Conrad Phillips

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Episode 6

The Swords of Wayland (2)

52m8.0 / 10

Robin and his band battle to prevent Morgwyn of Ravenscar from harnessing the power of the sword of Albion.

Episode credits

Directed by Robert YoungWritten by Richard CarpenterGuest stars Dallas Adams, Victor McGuire, Ingrid Hafner, Roger McKern, Marcus Gilbert, Anthony Steel, Conrad Phillips, Rula Lenska

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Episode 7

The Greatest Enemy

52m8.7 / 10finale

Threatened with the loss of his position, the Sheriff pulls out all stops to find Robin. He captures most of the band in Wickham and hunts down the rest with hounds. Finally, Robin, Marion and Much are alone on a hill, facing an army.

Episode credits

Directed by Robert YoungWritten by Richard CarpenterGuest stars Steve Dent, Mark Lewis, Robert Daws, Jeremy Bulloch, Robbie Bulloch

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Episode information updated Aug 22, 2026

More about Robin of Sherwood

Cast

Jason ConneryRobert of Huntingdon, Robin Hood
Michael PraedRobin of Loxley, Robin Hood
Judi TrottLady Marion of Leaford
Ray WinstoneWill Scarlet
Clive MantleLittle John
Peter Llewellyn WilliamsMuch
Mark RyanNasir
Phil RoseFriar Tuck

Credits

Created by
Richard Carpenter
Written by
Richard Carpenter, Anthony Horowitz, Andrew McCulloch, John Flanagan

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
26
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ITV1United Kingdom
  • HTVUnited Kingdom
  • Goldcrest Films InternationalUnited Kingdom

Themes

12th centuryarchenglandmiddle ages (476-1453)nottinghampaganismrobin hoodsherwood forest