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Robin of Sherwood: The Complete Collection
A centuries-old legend springs vividly to life in this acclaimed British series. Combining history with magic and mysticism, shot entirely on location in English castles and countryside, it’s the definitive modern take on Robin Hood. An award-winning soundtrack by the Irish band Clannad enhances the authentic atmosphere. Made in the 1980s for ITV, seen on Showtime, with Michael Praed and Jason Connery.
Includes all 26 episodes; CC; approx. 22 hours on 10 DVDs plus 17 hours of special features.
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Disc 1
Robin Hood and the Sorcerer, Part One & Two
The Witch of Elsdon
Seven Poor Knights from Acre
Disc 2
Alan a Dale
The King’s Fool
The Prophecy
Disc 3
The Children of Israel
Lord of the Trees
The Enchantment
Disc 4
The Swords of Wayland, Part One & Two
The Greatest Enemy
Disc 5
Special Features, Set 1
Disc 6
Herne’s Son, Part One & Two
The Power of Albion
The Inheritance
Disc 7
The Sheriff of Nottingham
The Cross of St. Ciricus
Cromm Cruac
Disc 8
The Betrayal
Adam Bell
The Pretender
Disc 9
Rutterkin
The Time of the Wolf, Part One & Two
Disc 10
Special Features, Set 2 |
- 14 commentary tracks
- Behind-the-scenes documentary The Electric Theatre Show, with bonus footage
- Making-of documentary Clannad: Scoring Robin of Sherwood
- 4 retrospective documentaries
- Outtakes
- Behind-the-scenes footage
- Textless, U.S., and French credit sequences
| Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 22 hours
Format: Full screen
Number of discs: 10
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: Yes, main programming only
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: N/A | "The depth of the show is really exciting and we seldom get shows like this today."—FulVue Drive-In
"Surprisingly still fresh in style with solid performances, this epic series is definitely one of the best versions of Robin Hood." Grade: A- —Campus Circle Magazine
"With excellent writing, a stellar cast that includes Ray Winstone, interesting storyline progression and snippets of humor that are interwoven with drama Robin of Sherwood has all the elements of an exceptional television series."—Literary Illusions blog
"Altogether, it’s brilliant"—HamptonRoads.com
"Superb… Not to be missed"—Memorable TV
"The mixture of Clannad’s music with the slew of distinct imagery, provides a result of sights and sounds that make it still stand ahead of its time."—Pittsburgh Form
"Robin of Sherwood recreates a bygone era with panache, grace and humor."—DVD Talk | BAFTA TV Award Winner for Best Original Television Music (Clannad, 1985)
BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Children’s Programme (Entertainment/Drama) (1987) |
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