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Robin of Sherwood is a British television series, based on the legend of Robin Hood. Created by Richard Carpenter, it was produced by HTV in association with Goldcrest, and ran for three seasons from April 28, 1984 to June 28, 1986 on the ITV network.
The show starred Michael Praed and Jason Connery as two different incarnations of the title character. Unlike previous adaptations of the Robin Hood legend, Robin of Sherwood combined a gritty, authentic production design with elements of real-life history, 20th-century fiction, and pagan myth.
Robin
Robin
Michael Praed (left) played Robin of Loxley in the first two series. At the end of the second series, Robin of Loxley is killed and Robert of Huntingdon (played by Jason Connery, right) replaces him. At the end of Praed's last episode, "The Greatest Enemy", Robert is portrayed by Graeme Crowther, voiced by Simon Shepherd.
Robin is assisted by Herne the Hunter, a shamanic figure who often incarnates a forest spirit representing the Powers of Light and Darkness. He presented Robin of Loxley with his longbow and the magical sword, Albion.
During the course of the third series, the new Robin discovers that he is the half-brother of his nemesis Guy of Gisburne. The sudden end of the show, due to Goldcrest pulling out because of the downturn in their finances, meant this story arc was never completed. This also halted Robin and Marion's intended marriage and left Marion of Leaford at Halstead Abbey as a novice.
Robin's friends
Robin's friends
Will Scarlet
Ray Winstone
Little John
Clive Mantle
Friar Tuck
Phil Rose
Much
Peter Llewellyn Williams
Nasir
Mark Ryan
Marion of Leaford
Judi Trott
Herne the Hunter
John Abineri
Robin's enemies
Robin's enemies
Robert de Rainault, Sheriff of Nottingham
Nickolas Grace
Guy of Gisburne
Robert Addie
Abbot Hugo de Rainault
Philip Jackson
Guest stars
Guest stars
Appearance(s)
The Prophecy
Herne's Son (1)
Herne's Son (2)
The Power Of Albion
Appearance(s)
Lord Of The Trees
The Enchantment
The Greatest Enemy
Herne's Son
The Power Of Albion
The Sheriff Of Nottingham
The Time Of The Wolf (1)
The Time Of The Wolf (2)
Appearance(s)
Herne's Son (1)
Herne's Son (2)
Cromm Cruac
The Time Of The Wolf (1)
The Time Of The Wolf (2)
The Earl of Huntingdon
Michael Craig
Appearance(s)
Herne's Son (1)
Rutterkin
Seargeant Sparrow
Daniel Peacock
Herne's Son (2)
Professional beggar
Martin Shaw (uncredited)
Appearance(s)
The Cross Of St Ciricus
Abbot of Thornton Abbey
John Horsley
Appearance(s)
Cromm Cruac
Episodes
Episodes
Robin Hood and the Sorcerer
Seven Poor Knights from Acre
Alan a Dale
The King's Fool
Series 2 (1985)
Series 2 (1985)
The Prophecy
The Children of Israel
Lord of the Trees
The Enchantment
The Swords of Wayland
The Greatest Enemy
Series 3 (1986)
Series 3 (1986)
Herne's Son (1)
Herne's Son (2)
The Power of Albion
The Inheritance
The Sheriff of Nottingham
The Cross of St. Ciricus
Cromm Cruac
The Betrayal
Adam Bell
The Pretender
Rutterkin
The Time of the Wolf (1)
The Time of the Wolf (2)
Music
Music
The series is also notable for its musical score by Irish folk group Clannad, which won a BAFTA award. The show's original soundtrack, Legend, was released in 1984 and won the BAFTA award for Best Original Television Music.
Legend (1984)
Legend (1984)
This album was released in April 1984 and was certified Gold in June 1984.
"Robin (The Hooded Man)" (C. Brennan) – 2:48
"Now Is Here" (P. Brennan) – 3:32
"Herne" (P. Brennan) – 5:08
"Together We" (P. Brennan) – 3:28
"Darkmere" (C. Brennan) – 1:59
"Strange Land" (P. Brennan) – 3:10
"Scarlet Inside" (P. Brennan) – 5:08
"Lady Marian" (C. Brennan) – 3:20
"Battles" (C. Brennan) – 1:01
"Ancient Forest" (P. Brennan, C. Brennan, Máire Brennan) – 2:59
While not all of the show's music is found on the Legend album, some additional pieces can be found on:
Macalla (1986)
An alternative version of "Caislean Oir", appears as incidental music in the series.
Clannad: Live in Concert, 1996 (released 2005)
Features live performances of unreleased music including "Dance & Teidhir Abhaile Riu" from Series 1 and "Royal", "Action" and "Mighty Chase" (?) from Series 3 as part of a "Robin of Sherwood Medley".
The 2003 Deluxe Edition of Legend contains a bonus track, "Together We – Cantoma Mix".
In November 2003, Clannad revealed that "there were several other pieces of music recorded for the 3rd series of Robin of Sherwood that were not included on the Legend album. Unfortunately no-one has been able to locate the master tapes of this music. The search is continuing and hopefully one day these recordings will be able to be released."
However, Legend was re-released for its 40th anniversary, containing 11 extra tracks.
"A Royal Procession" (C. Brennan, P. Brennan) - 3:18
"Court of Marian" (C. Brennan, P. Brennan) - 2:11
"Time for Action" (James Delaney) - 2:07
"The Forest Dancers" (C. Brennan, P. Brennan) - 2:01
"Robin and Marian" (C. Brennan, P. Brennan) - 1:30
"Dance in the Great Hall" (C. Brennan, P. Brennan) - 2:11
"Nothing’s Forgotten" (C. Brennan, P. Brennan) - 2:19
"Betrayed" (C. Brennan, P. Brennan) - 2:11
"Herne the Mystic" (C. Brennan, P. Brennan) - 2:52
"Regal Steel" (C. Brennan, P. Brennan) - 3:37
"The Melancholy Outlaws" (Delaney) - 2:25
"Robin (The Hooded Man)" (1984)
"Robin (The Hooded Man)" (1984)
"Robin (The Hooded Man)", the title theme from the series, was released on a 7" single in April 1984, featuring actor Michael Praed on the sleeve. It peaked at #42 on the UK Singles Chart in May 1984.
Robin (The Hooded Man) (C. Brennan) – 2:48
Lady Marian (C. Brennan) – 3:20
"Now Is Here" (1984)
"Now Is Here" (1984)
A second single, "Now Is Here" was released in June of the same year but it did not chart.
"Now Is Here" (P. Brennan) – 2:58
"Together We" (P. Brennan) – 3:28
"Scarlet Inside" (1985)
"Scarlet Inside" (1985)
A third single, "Scarlet Inside", was released in March 1985 but it did not chart.
Scarlet Inside (P. Brennan) – 5:08
Robin (The Hooded Man) (C. Brennan) – 2:48
Theme from 'Harry's Game' (P. Brennan) – 2:30
"Robin (The Hooded Man)" (1986)
"Robin (The Hooded Man)" (1986)
A remixed version was released in May 1986 on the "Robin of Sherwood EP", featuring Jason Connery on the sleeve. It peaked at #80 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1986.
Robin (The Hooded Man) [Remix] (C. Brennan) – 2:48
Caislean Oir (from Macalla) - 2:06
Now Is Here (Pól Brennan) - 3:32
Herne (P. Brennan) - 5:08
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