When this series first came out on DVD I almost killed myself getting it off the shelf. This has a special place in my heart as I love not just the premise but the music. Clannad were right place perfect timing for this 80s Gem. I remember watching this with my late grandfather who was a massive fan too and inspired most of what I have achieved in life. The story is simple really Robin of Loxley and his band of merry men (and woman) outwit the sheriff of Nottingham and Sir Guy of Gisborne, on many occasions. The lead played by a young in his element Michael Praed is just perfect. A young Ray Winstone (who based his character on a football hooligan) is superb and adds the soldier that the merry men needed.
The rest of the band slot nicely into place. The irony of the story is of course that although a saracen is one of the merry men since this version, in reality there is no mention ever of a saracen in any of the stories. The one thing that I always feel saves this production is that the acting is very good standard, just my opinion of course. I love the premise of being Herne the Hunters son and once called you are it basically, also the fact that in theory the mantle passes from son to son so never dies. Quite clever and a battle you cannot win. I am a leaf driven by the wind......... Please watch and enjoy a superb series.
The rest of the band slot nicely into place. The irony of the story is of course that although a saracen is one of the merry men since this version, in reality there is no mention ever of a saracen in any of the stories. The one thing that I always feel saves this production is that the acting is very good standard, just my opinion of course. I love the premise of being Herne the Hunters son and once called you are it basically, also the fact that in theory the mantle passes from son to son so never dies. Quite clever and a battle you cannot win. I am a leaf driven by the wind......... Please watch and enjoy a superb series.