I just discovered Robin of Sherwood from the 80's

[Watcher]

I just discovered an old British television series from the 80's called Robin of Sherwood.

I missed the boat on this one, but my wife is native born British (she moved over about 9 years ago when we got married).

She was telling me about it, and I found the DVD series on Netflix. It combines classic Robin Hood with some celtic magic and mysticism. It's really quite fun. I like how they dealt with the Robin and Marion romance quick quickly and efficiently (rather than little it drag out and eclipse eveything else). You get a good share of the other characters, like Little John, Will Scarlet, Friar Tuck, etc...

If you have Netflix, this is worth checking out.. I won't lie and say it isn't dated, but I find it rather enduring anyway..

My wife also tells me that this is where Enya got her start with Clannad, who does the music.

[magdalena thiriet]

Oh yes. Rooobin! the hooded man...that melody still brings goosebumps.

I have the first season on DVD, should go and buy more. And of course I watched it religiously back in the 80's.

[Matthew Morris]

I remember this lovingly. Much better than the preachy incarnation on BBCA now. (Not that I don't like the scenery chewing Sherrif, I just found he was right in that Robin was responsible for what happens because he wouldn't kill the Sherrif.)

I also liked the transition from Robin of the Hood to Robert of Huntington.

And Judi Trott was easy on the eyes.

The one I remember the most though is when the Sherrif was exiled into Sherwood and our band of heroes found him.

Little John: Look who we have here! The Sherrif of Nottingham!
Robin: The former Sherrif of Nottingham.
Will Scarlett: The Dead Sherrif of Nottingham.

[Stebehil]

Oh yeah! That one brings back fond memories of the olden days... I recall watching it in german TV back in the 80ies. It brings a smile to my face - that is what they call golden memories :-)
I even got the soundtrack somewhere on a LP record - mind you, one of those big, black things with a track on it...

Stefan

[firbolg]

Fantastic show- Diabolist Nobles and Herne the Hunter, combined with Nasir's sword work made for a show that shaped my childhood.

[Craig Shackleton]

I loved those shows. My favorite bit was when King Richard returns.

Spoiler:

Instead of saving everything as is typically portrayed, they worked it closer to the historical events. Richard does pardon Robin Hood, then tries to have him killed when he won't support the crusades, but more importantly, he just gathers up some more money and soldiers and goes off to fight again, leaving Prince John still in charge. A little while later, Richard dies on crusade, and Prince John becomes King John

[Horus]

Theme song was by Clannad if it's of interest.

Great band 8-)

[Matthew Morris]

Horus wrote:

Theme song was by Clannad if it's of interest.

Great band 8-)

Yes I have Legend (The Robin Hood soundtrack) Anam and Bambra.

Off topic, Clannad means family I guess, and Enya's the a daughter in the band. Last of the Mohican's "I will find you" is Clannad as well, and I think it's Anam that has the extended version.