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Robin of Sherwood: The Witch of Elsdon

Condemned to death by Abbot Hugo, a convicted 'witch' is seen by the Sheriff as a chance to get Robin Hood! A bargain is struck under duress: her life and the life of her husband in exchange for using her skills to incapacitate the merry men in order for Gisburne to do his job.


8.5/10 (2 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 1x3
Airdate: Saturday May 05th, 1984

Director: Ian Sharp
Writer: Richard Carpenter


Guest Stars
Martin WestMartin West
As Martin
Recurring
Steven OsborneSteven Osborne
As James
Recurring
Angharad ReesAngharad Rees
As Jennet
David GoodlandDavid Goodland
As Gregory
Main Cast
Michael PraedMichael Praed
As Robin Hood (Robin of Loxley)
Ray WinstoneRay Winstone
As Will Scarlet
Judi TrottJudi Trott
As Lady Marion (of Leaford)
Clive MantleClive Mantle
As Little John
Phil RosePhil Rose
As Friar Tuck
Mark RyanMark Ryan
As Nasir
Nickolas GraceNickolas Grace
As Sheriff of Nottingham
Robert AddieRobert Addie
As Sir Guy of Gisburne
John AbineriJohn Abineri
As Herne the Hunter
Philip Jackson (1)Philip Jackson (1)
As Abbot Hugo

Recap

Opening with a visionary dream, foretelling the events of the episode, Robin awakes in a panic, and immediately ponders the meaning of what he dreamt...

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Episode Notes
Alnwick Castle, located in north-eastern county of Northumberland, was used as the outside location for Nottingham Castle, as well as Nottingham Castle courtyard.

Elsdon is the name of a small village in Northumberland, close to Alnwick Castle, which was used as a location for this series. By modern standards, Elsdon is out of the way from Nottingham, and by the standards of the late twelfth century, another world completely, making it unfathomable that Jennet would be under the Sheriff's jurisdiction.

Blaise Castle Estate, just outside of Bristol in Somerset, was the scene used for various forest scenes.



Episode Quotes
Gisburne: And the Lady Marion?
Sheriff: What about her? The poor girl's gone native. He'll tire of her, it's only a matter of time. One woman and half a dozen men, it's a perfect recipe for disaster.

Jennet: How can I help?
Sheriff: Oh don't worry. I'm not expecting you to turn them into frogs. You claim to heal people, using plants and berries for your innocent country miracles. What about the plants that harm. The poisons that grow beside the cures. You know them too don't you? You must! They can take away a man's will can't they? Drive him mad... or render him senseless. You're going to prepare such a potion. Nothing fatal, just something to make them helpless.

Gisburne: I believe in action, my Lord!
Sheriff: Ah yes, action: the eternal excuse for not stopping to think.



Cultural References
Hugo: (Sentencing Jennet and Thomas) You tried to seduce our steward. 'Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.' Exodus. 'Neither shall ye use enchantment.' Leviticus? Leviticus.

Exodus 22:18: Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.
Leviticus 19:26: ... neither shall ye use enchantment.



Other Episode Crew

CreatorRichard Carpenter
Executive ProducerPatrick Dromgoole
ProducerPaul Knight
Production DesignerJohn Biggs
EditorAndrew Findlay
CastingEsta Charkham
First Assistant DirectorMichael Murray (1)
Second Assistant DirectorJohn Parris
MusicClannad
Costume DesignerLynnette Cummin
Make-upCherry West
Camera OperatorRoger Pearce
Location ManagerChristopher Dando (2)
Construction CoordinatorGordon Brewer
Assistant EditorDavid Holloway
GafferDes Coles
OtherAlan Burnham (Carpenter)  |  Stephen Dent (1) (Horse Master)
Stunt CoordinatorTerry Walsh
Production SecretaryMoira Brenard
Production ManagerKeith Webber
Sound EditorJonathan Hays (1)
Sound MixerMike Davey (1)
Assistant ProducerJulie Baines
Dubbing MixerAlan Eagling
GraphicsBrian Terry
Boom OperatorGus Lloyd
Production AccountantDave Aubrey
Casting AssistantLaura Cairns
Lighting CameramanBob Edwards (2)
ContinuityElaine Matthews
Assistant Sound EditorPat Boxshall
Prop BuyerPeter Smith (2)
Assistant DesignerKen Bridgeman
 

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