Stars: Michael Praed, Judi Trott, Ray Winstone, John Abineri

Summary: A new adaptation of the Robin Hood story which finds adventures, sorcery and mysticism for the hero Robin.

This release features the first three episodes of ROBIN OF SHERWOOD, starring Michael Praed as the legendary title character. Chosen by a powerul spirit of the forest, Robin must protect the oppressed. Episodes include "Robin and the Sorcerer (Parts 1 and 2)" and "The Witch of Elsdon."

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When Robin of Loxley transformed into Robert of Huntingdon in the third series of Robin of Sherwood, many viewers were understandably confused. Michael Praed left the series for reasons that never really became apparent while Jason Connery clearly wasn't a replacement chosen for similar looks or performance. Across the 13 episodes of the third series, Connery's choice became slowly apparent. The magical stories frequently dipped into darker territory as much as they aimed for uplifting humour. The new Hood was at ease with both, while reuniting the merry band and ultimately wooing the fair Marion all over again. Connery turned in a very confident embodiment of the character, clearly bonding well with the established team of actors. Guest stars lined up to contribute alongside him. Memorable appearances include those of Richard O'Brien, David Rappaport, Matt Frewer, Patricia Hodge, Ian Ogilvy and Lewis Collins. (It's fascinating to speculate how different things could have been if the close-second casting choice of Neil Morrissey had been pursued.) The strangest aspect of the series, however, is knowing in retrospect that everyone's confidence and merriment was for nothing. Scripts were written in readiness for the fourth series, but then the studio went bankrupt. Cliffhangers therefore remain that will confuse viewers far more than the lead's replacement. --Paul Tonks

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Documentary - 1. THE ELECTRIC THEATRE SHOW, Featurette - 1. THE MAKING OF ROBIN OF SHERWOOD PART 1, Audio Commentary - 1. Ian Sharp - Director and Richard Carpenter - Creator, Music Video - Clannad, Stills Gallery
Year:	1984
Release Date:	March 11, 2002
Runtime:	96 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	7952118
Keywords:	Action, Robin, Off, General, Series, Sherwood, Part, Tv, Adventure, Schedule
Genre:	Action/Adventure