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Robin of Sherwood



First Aired in 1984

Robin of Loxley, aks 'The Hooded Man' lives with his friends in the forests of Sherwood. They fight against the Normandic rulers who oppress the population of the region, especially Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Robin of Loxley was succeeded by Robert of Huntingdon, a renegade nobleman, at the beginning of series three. By gaining the trust of the other members of the group and living his life as Robin would have, he soon proves himself as a worthy successor.

This adaptation of the Robin Hood legend leans heavily on mystic and magic. This is also reinforced by the soundtrack of the Irish band Clannad.
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Release dates
UK -- 28 April 1984
West Germany -- 3 October 1984
France -- 23 December 1984
Netherlands -- 24 July 1989
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Company credits
Production Companies
* Goldcrest Films Ltd.
* Harlech Television (HTV)

Distributors
* Independent Television (ITV) (1984) (UK) (TV)
* Playhouse Home Video (USA) (VHS)
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Awards
BAFTA Awards
1987 -- Nominated -- Best Children's Programme (Entertainment/Drama) -- Esta Charkham & Paul Knight

1985 -- Won- - Best Original Television Music -- Clannad
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Filming Locations for
"Robin of Sherwood" (1984)

1. Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK
2. Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, UK
3. Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, England, UK
4. Bradford Upon Avon Tithe Barn, Bradford Upon Avon, Wiltshire, England, UK
5. England, UK
6. Wales, UK
7. Wells Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England, UK
8. Wookey Hole Caves, Somerset, England, UK
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Series Trivia

* The series was not meant to end with "Time of the Wolf" episodes. Another season, in which Marion was supposed to leave the monastery and finally marry Robin, was planned. However, due to short funds and some crew conflicts, the new episodes never went into production.

* The idea to make Gisbourne (Robert Addie) and the second Robin (Jason Connery) half-brothers came when it was noticed by the writers that they were the only cast members with blonde hair.

* Nasir was not originally supposed to be a recurring character. He was supposed to be killed by Little John in "Robin Hood & The Sorcerer", but the producers changed their minds at the last minute. It was Mark Ryan's idea for Nasir to be a quiet character.

* Following the departure of Michael Praed as Robin, both Neil Morrisey and Paul McGann were considered as replacements before the producers settled on Jason Connery
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Soundtrack
* "Robin (The Hooded man)"
Composed by Ciarán Brennan
Performed by Clannad

* "Now is here"
Composed by Paul Brennan
Performed by Clannad

* "Herne"
Composed by Paul Brennan
Performed by Clannad

* "Together We"
Composed by Paul Brennan
Performed by Clannad

* "Darkmere"
Composed by Ciarán Brennan
Performed by Clannad

* "Strange Land"
Composed by Paul Brennan
Performed by Clannad

* "Scarlet Inside"
Composed by Paul Brennan
Performed by Clannad

* "Lady Marian"
Composed by Ciarán Brennan
Performed by Clannad

* "Battles"
Composed by Ciarán Brennan
Performed by Clannad

* "Ancient Forest"
Composed by Paul Brennan, Ciarán Brennan and Maire Brennan
Performed by Clannad

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Directed by
James Allen
Ben Bolt
Alex Kirby
Gerry Mill
Sid Roberson
Ian Sharp
Robert Young (episode "The Swords of Wayland")

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Richard Carpenter created and written by
John Flanagan writer
Anthony Horowitz 1986
Andrew McCulloch writer


Original Music by
Clannad

Film Editing by
Nigel Bell (episode "Adam Bell") (episode "The Greatest Enemy (1985)") (episode "The Power Of Albion (1986)") (episode "The Sheriff Of Nottingham (1986)")
Andrew Findlay
Brian Freemantle (season 3)
Robin Inger (season 2)
Terry Maisey (season 1)
Lyndon Matthews (season 2 and 3)
David McCormick (season 2)
Thomas Schwalm (season 3)
David Williams (season 3)

Casting by
Beth Charkham (season 2 and 3)
Esta Charkham (season 1)

Production Design by
John Biggs
Ken Sharp

Art Direction by
Kate Barnett (season 2)
Diane Dancklefsen (season 3)
David McHenry (season 3)

Costume Design by
Lynnette Cummin

Makeup Department
Cherry West .... makeup supervisor
Ros Wilkins .... makeup supervisor (season 3)

Production Management
Keith Webber .... production manager
Keith Webber .... production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Anthony Boyle .... first assistant director (season 3)
Paddy Carpenter .... first assistant director (season 2)
Bob Champion .... assistant director (season 3)
Christopher Dando .... first assistant director (season 2) (as Chris Dando)
Tim Dowd .... first assistant director (season 3)
Richard Hoult .... first assistant director (season 3)
Harold Messias .... assistant director (season 3)
Michael Murray .... first assistant director (season 1)
Jon Older .... second assistant director
John Parris .... second assistant director (season 1)
John Watson .... first assistant director (season 2 and 3)

Art Department
Tim Bernhard .... illustrations (episode "Cromm Cruac")
Gordon Brewer .... construction manager
Alan Burnham .... carpenter
Gwenda Foord .... props (season 2 and 3)
Charles Long .... graphic artist
Chris Lyons .... special props (episode "The Swords of Wayland")
John Maher .... construction manager (season 3)
Fred Rawnsley .... carpenter (season 3)
Peter Smith .... props (season 1)

Sound Department
Ken Alderman .... sound mixer (season 2 and 3)
Tony Anscombe .... dubbing mixer (season 1)
John Biddlecombe .... boom operator (season 3)
Pat Boxshall .... sound editor (as Patricia Boxshall)
Mike Davey .... sound mixer
Alan Eagling .... dubbing mixer
Colin Gilchrist .... assistant dubbing mixer (season 3)
Jonathan Hays .... sound editor
David Holloway .... sound editor (season 2 and 3)
Andy Kennedy .... sound editor
Gordon Kethro .... sound mixer (season 2 and 3)
Richard King .... dubbing mixer (season 2)
Gus Lloyd .... boom operator (season 1 and 2)
James Mather .... sound editor
Jonathan Miller .... assistant sound editor (season 3)
Sam Morton .... assistant sound editor (season 2)
Martin Pearce .... sound assistant (season 3)
Graham Pearson .... boom operator (season 3)
Jim Roddan .... sound editor (season 1)
Ken Schrivener .... dubbing mixer (season 1)
Hugh Strain .... dubbing mixer (season 1)

Special Effects by
Malcolm King .... special effects (season 3)
Ken Lailey .... special effects supervisor

Stunts
Terry Walsh .... stunt coordinator
Brian Bowes .... stunts (uncredited)
Marc Boyle .... stunts (uncredited)
Graeme Crowther .... stunts (uncredited)
Steve Dent .... stunts (uncredited)
Max Faulkner .... stunts (uncredited)
Nick Hobbs .... stunts (uncredited)
Wayne Michaels .... stunts (uncredited)
Dinny Powell .... stunts (uncredited)
Greg Powell .... stunts (uncredited)
Rocky Taylor .... stunts (uncredited)
Nick Wilkinson .... stunts (uncredited)

Other crew
Dave Aubrey .... production accountant
Julie Baines .... production assistant (season 1)
Barry Beckett .... location manager (season 3)
Sue Binding .... secretary to producer (season 3)
Maya Brandt .... assistant editor (season 2)
Gary Breckon .... camera operator (season 2-3)
Moira Brenard .... production secretary (season 1)
Ken Bridgeman .... assistant designer (season 1)
Laura Cairns .... casting assistant (seasons 1-2)
Robin Carlyle .... focus puller (season 3)
Denise Cockram .... continuity (season 2)
Des Coles .... gaffer
Anne Crawford .... costume supervisor (seasons 2-3)
Steve Cronick .... production accountant (season 3)
Gabe Cronnelly .... archery advisor
Christopher Dando .... location manager (season 1) (as Chris Dando)
Val Demeter .... production assistant (season 2)
Steve Dent .... horse master
Bob Edwards .... lighting cameraman
Hedley England .... assistant editor (season 1)
Grainne Ferris .... continuity (season 3)
Pilar Foy .... assistant designer (season 3)
Ray Gallard .... focus puller (season 3)
Alan Gibbs .... gaffer (season 3)
Sally Gould .... assistant editor (season 2)
Yvonne Hellin .... wardrobe mistress (season 3)
Cyril Hershon .... technical advisor (episode "The Children of Israel")
David Hillier .... lighting cameraman (season 3)
David Holloway .... assistant editor (season 1)
Elizabeth Jeffreys .... casting assistant (seasons 2-3)
David Jenkins .... production accountant (season 3)
Bruce Jones .... assistant editor (season 3)
Roger Keen .... assistant editor (season 3)
Paul Knight .... story consultant (season 3)
Ken Lawton .... wardrobe master (season 2)
Patsy Lightfoot .... liaison: Goldcrest (season 3)
Shirley Lock .... continuity (season 3)
Danny Longhurst .... assistant editor (season 3)
Jan Lovell .... production assistant (season 3)
Chris Lyons .... animator (episode "Cromm Cruac")
James Mather .... assistant editor (season 2)
Elaine Matthews .... continuity (season 1)
Brian Morgan .... lighting cameraman
Lesley Morgan .... continuity (season 3)
Christopher Morris .... assistant designer (season 2-3)
Derek Nice .... assistant designer (season 2)
Jacky Norrie .... assistant editor (season 2 and 3)
John Parris .... location manager (season 2)
Roger Pearce .... camera operator
Alan Pinniger .... location manager (seasons 2-3)
Howard Rockliffe .... camera operator (season 3)
Ann Simpson .... continuity (seasons 2-3)
Douglas Thorpe .... location manager (season 3)
Ralph Tobert .... choreographer (episode "Herne's Son")
Laura Woolford .... production secretary (seasons 2 and 3)
Gary Spratling .... camera operator (uncredited)
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Episodes:


Season 1:
1. Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (1)
2. Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (2)
3. The Witch of Elsdon
4. Seven Poor Knights from Acre
5. Alan A Dale
6. The King's Fool

Season 2:
1. The Prophecy
2. The Children of Israel
3. Lord of the Trees
4. The Enchantment
5. The Swords of Wayland (1)
6. The Swords of Wayland (2)
7. The Greatest Enemy

Season 3:
1. Herne's Son (1)
2. Herne's Son (2)
3. The Power of Albion
4. The Inheritance
5. The Sheriff of Nottingham
6. The Cross of St. Ciricus
7. Cromm Cruac
8. The Betrayal
9. Adam Bell
10. The Pretender
11. Rutterkin
12. The Time of the Wolf (1)
13. The Time of the Wolf (2)



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