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The Adventures of Robin Hood

The Adventures of Robin Hood

19556.34 Seasons144 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Produced by Hannah Weinstein
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

Richard Greene

Richard Greene

Robin Hood

Archie Duncan

Archie Duncan

Little John

Alexander Gauge

Alexander Gauge

Friar Tuck

Alan Wheatley

Alan Wheatley

Sheriff of Nottingham

Bernadette O'Farrell

Bernadette O'Farrell

Maid Marian

Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter

Sir Richard of the Lea

John Arnatt

John Arnatt

Deputy Sheriff of Nottingham

P

Patricia Driscoll

Maid Marian

Themes & Keywords

robin hoodnottinghamsherwood forestmiddle ages (476-1453)12th century

About The Adventures of Robin Hood

The Adventures of Robin Hood is a action & adventure, family series that first aired in 1955 exploring themes of robin hood, nottingham, sherwood forest, middle ages (476-1453), 12th century. it stars Richard Greene, Archie Duncan, Alexander Gauge. 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.

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