Stars: Michael Praed, Nickolas Grace, Judi Trott, Robert Addie, Clive Mantle, Ray Winstone, Phil Rose, Mark Ryan, Phil Davis, Philip Jackson, Jeremy Bulloch

Director: James Allen

Summary: Featuring the complete Series 2. In 'The Prophecy' King John descends on Nottingham with a mysterious prisoner. 'Children Of Israel' finds a Jewish merchant owed a great deal of money by the Sheriff, 'Lord Of The Trees' sees Gisburne hire a band of ruthless Flemish mercenaries and 'The Enchantment' finds an evil enchantress bewitching Robin. In 'The Swords Of Wayland (Parts 1 And 2)' a gang of men go in search of the seven swords of Wayland. 'The Greatest Enemy' finds the evil Sheriff of Nottingham stepping up his efforts to rid himself of Robin Hood and his followers.

This ROBIN OF SHERWOOD collection features the entire second series, starring Michael Praed as the legendary title character. Chosen by a powerul spirit of the forest, Robin must continue to protect the oppressed. Episodes include "The Prophecy," "The Children of Israel," "Lord of the Trees," "The Enchantment," "The Swords of Wayland (Parts 1 and 2)," and "The Greatest Enemy."

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The second series of Robin of Sherwoodsets up both a sense of melancholy for the impending departure of Michael Praed and excitement for his imminent replacement by Jason Connery. These seven episodes are the very best of Praed and co, building upon their established camaraderie and making forest-frolicking seem like TV's best ever gig. "The Prophecy" has a running thread of back plot that will explain Praed's Doctor Who-like transformation to Connery (and all so he could cameo in Dynasty). Mystical Herne predicts the death of a great king, but the merry men are more interested in the introduction of new semi-regular Prince John (Philip Davis).

The series becomes braver as it continues by delving deeper into the black arts and exploring such matters as anti-Semitism and pagan beliefs. Gisburne's schemes to capture the bandits grow more desperate, while Herne's advice grows more cryptic and Marion's love for Robin grows stronger. All of which builds to the excellent two-part "The Swords of Wayland" and its coda "The Greatest Enemy". Now prepare yourself for something completely different.

On the DVD:Robin of Sherwood's first box set was going to take some beating, but this second series set is as good as anyone has managed for a TV show on DVD. The digital transfers and new Dolby soundtracks (with optional original mono and music-only tracks) are fantastic. The commentary on "The Swords of Wayland" from the director and producer is insightful and endearing. The third part of the behind-the-scenes documentary, still interviewing everyone involved, is consistently fascinating and runs 42 minutes. Add to that two galleries of stills with 156 pictures, seven minutes of outtakes and, for curiosity value, the French and American versions of the Main Title sequence. You can tell some real heart has gone into this release. --Paul Tonks

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 0
Year:	1985
Release Date:	July 1, 2002
Runtime:	350 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	7952127
Keywords:	Action, Robin, Two, General, Series, Sherwood, Tv, Adventure, Complete, Discs
Genre:	Action/Adventure