Series synopsis
The Adventures of Robin Hood is a British action & adventure family television series that premiered on ITV1 on September 26, 1955. It ended on November 12, 1960. It stars Richard Greene, Archie Duncan, Alexander Gauge and Alan Wheatley.
The legendary character Robin Hood and his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest and the surrounding vicinity. While some episodes dramatised the traditional Robin Hood tales, most episodes were original dramas created by the show's writers and producers.
Premise
The legendary character Robin Hood and his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest and the surrounding vicinity. While some episodes dramatised the traditional Robin Hood tales, most episodes were original dramas created by the show's writers and producers.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Greene as Robin Hood
- Archie Duncan as Little John
- Alexander Gauge as Friar Tuck
- Alan Wheatley as Sheriff of Nottingham
- Bernadette O'Farrell as Maid Marian
- Ian Hunter as Sir Richard of the Lea
- John Arnatt as Deputy Sheriff of Nottingham
- Patricia Driscoll as Maid Marian
Supporting cast
- Wilfrid Brambell as Fisherman
- Leonard Sachs as Minter
- Nicholas Parsons as Sir Walter of the Glen
- John Horsley as Sir Guy Quentin
- Alec Mango as Duc de Mirancy
- Gerard Heinz as Count de Severne
- Ian Bannen as Sir Walter
- Derek Waring as Tom the Thatcher
- Joyce Blair as Millicent
- Barbara Lott as Jenny
- Hugh Latimer as Westmorland
- John Carson as Sir Geoffrey Claire
Guest cast
- Wilfrid Brambell as Fisherman
- Leonard Sachs as Minter
- Nicholas Parsons as Sir Walter of the Glen
- John Horsley as Sir Guy Quentin
- Alec Mango as Duc de Mirancy
- Gerard Heinz as Count de Severne
- Ian Bannen as Sir Walter
- Derek Waring as Tom the Thatcher
- Joyce Blair as Millicent
- Barbara Lott as Jenny
- Hugh Latimer as Westmorland
- John Carson as Sir Geoffrey Claire
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 144 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 39 | September 26, 1955 | July 9, 1956 |
| Season 2 | 39 | October 1, 1956 | June 24, 1957 |
| Season 3 | 40 | September 30, 1957 | June 30, 1958 |
| Season 4 | 26 | November 21, 1959 | November 12, 1960 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Coming of Robin Hood Robin of Locksley has been fighting in the crusades in the Holy Land for many years, and when he arrives home again, he finds a sorry situation. Prince John is trying to seize power, and the Normans are in control everywhere. Even Robin's own land has been seized by a Norman knight. Where can he look for friends? |
September 26, 1955 |
| 2 |
The Moneylender Robin, a new recruit to Scatlock's outlaw band, is sent out to bring back some loot from a moneylender who has exacted 100% interest from the people to whom he has lent money. But Robin's actions are displeasing to Scatlock. |
October 3, 1955 |
| 3 |
Dead Or Alive Little John escapes from the bondage of his feudal lord, but is caught in a tavern by the Sheriff's men. The sergeant offers him his freedom if he will go into Sherwood Forest and bring back an outlaw. Little John agrees, and in the forest meets Robin Hood for the first time. |
October 10, 1955 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Village Wooing Men try to join Robin's outlaw band for some strange reasons, but surely Wat Longfellow's was the strangest of all. He wanted to join so he could get married to the widow Winifred! |
October 1, 1956 |
| 2 |
The Scientist Robin attempts to help Monk Albertus, a scientist who is accused of withholding secrets about a dangerous weapon. |
October 8, 1956 |
| 3 |
Blackmail By chance, a stranger hidden in a cart overhears a conversation between Robin and Marian. Is it enough to blackmail the outlaw of Sherwood Forest? Robin impersonates the Sheriff to turn the tables on the blackmailer. |
October 15, 1956 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Salt King In the days of Robin Hood, various essential goods were in short supply, and certain lords held monopolies on them. One such commodity was salt, and Lord Guthrie is plotting with the Sheriff to hold up supplies so the price will rise. The plan works well, until Robin steps in. |
September 30, 1957 |
| 2 |
A Tuck In Time Edgar, Friar Tuck's twin brother, has returned from the East with a deadly machine, and is prepared to sell it to Prince John. But Robin and Tuck plan to stop him. |
October 7, 1957 |
| 3 |
Pepper Robin becomes involved in the fortunes of a Byzantine princess, Irene, who has been held hostage in England. |
October 14, 1957 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sybella On his way to join King Richard in the Holy Land, the Earl of Steyne is ambushed by Baron Onslow, and killed. Onslow changes clothes with the dead Earl, and posing as him, rides to Nottingham, with the Earls' letter of introduction from Robin to the King. What is he plotting? |
November 21, 1959 |
| 2 |
The Flying Sorcerer Lord Giles of Richmond, in Nottingham to supervise the collection of outstanding taxes, sees an opportunity to increase his own wealth, when he sees Lord Eilmer, an elderly, harmless eccentric, carrying out scientific experiments in the market-place. |
November 28, 1959 |
| 3 |
The Lady-Killer Robin is out hunting with Derwent when he sees his old friend Will Scarlett stalking a deer. Before Robin can join him, two foresters arrive and arrest Will for poaching. |
December 5, 1959 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 26, 1955 |
| Last aired | November 12, 1960 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |