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Robin of Sherwood: The King's Fool
Robin Hood and his men help an ambushed knight in Sherwood, who just so happens to be the King Richard of England! Robin and his band, for saving the King's life, are granted a full pardon, and what's more, invited to fight join the fight in Normandy. Although Robin believes his true purpose has been found, some of the merry men are not so sure.
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Episode Info
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Episode number: 1x6 Airdate: Saturday May 26th, 1984 |
Main Cast
Recap
A knight slowly meandering through Sherwood is ambushed by a pack of cutthroats, and just as they over power him and are about to kill him, Robin Hood and the gang appear to take care of the cu throats and save the knight. A little while later they are sitting around the dinner campfire, eating and talking, and the knight seems to be very noble and contrasts the merry men, who are Britons to the end. Once the knight is told he is a guest, however, tensions soon subside, and they are off to play some games, while around the corner we see soldiers moving ever closer to the camp. Meal and fun is over, now Robin demands payment for the meal, which the knight takes offense to considering he was told he was a guest. Robin suggest his horse as payment, and the knight replies with a challenge... a wrestling match in which the winner keeps the horse. John immediately volunteers believing he will certainly be the victor. The wrestling finishes with the knight picking up John and raising him above his head, and then tossing him down to the ground. When asked who he is, he reveals he is King Richard. He was travelling through the forest hunting the merry men, however, they saved him so he pardons them. Furthermore, he invites them to Nottingham to dine with him that night...Read the full recap
Episode Notes
Brent Knoll, in Somerset, was the site used for the final scene.
The Tithe Barn, in Bradford-on-Avon, in Wiltshire, was the location for Nottingham Castle's great hall.
Farleigh Hungerford Castle, on the border of Somerset and Wiltshire, was the location for the village of Nottingham as well as King Richard's chamber.
Episode Quotes
Will: I trust very few people... I'm looking at all of them. I'd die for each one of you, but there's no way I'm going to Nottingham.
Gisburne: They were creeping towards the castle when I ambushed them.
King Richard: An ambush, eh? Excellent! Did they intend to scale the castle walls and put us all to the sword OR did they intend to surround us and lay seige to us?
Gisburne: Hardly.
King Richard: HARDLY! Well what DID they intend?
Gisburne: Sire, I -
King Richard: Suppose I told you that I sent for them?
Gisburne: Sent for them?
King Richard: SENT for them, Gisburne. Demanded their presence here.
Gisburne: But why should they come?
King Richard: (yelling and growling) Because I am the King of England! (long silent pause) Untie them boy!
Robin Thank you... boy.
King Richard: An ambush, eh? Excellent! Did they intend to scale the castle walls and put us all to the sword OR did they intend to surround us and lay seige to us?
Gisburne: Hardly.
King Richard: HARDLY! Well what DID they intend?
Gisburne: Sire, I -
King Richard: Suppose I told you that I sent for them?
Gisburne: Sent for them?
King Richard: SENT for them, Gisburne. Demanded their presence here.
Gisburne: But why should they come?
King Richard: (yelling and growling) Because I am the King of England! (long silent pause) Untie them boy!
Robin Thank you... boy.
King Richard: (talking to a crowd)...must be paid for. So must power, so must privilege. At our crowning we bestowed many appointments, many positions of authority.
Sheriff: (quietly says to Hugo)Here we go.
King Richard: They were on lease my lords, their term is up.
Sheriff: This isn't a council, it's an auction!
Sheriff: (quietly says to Hugo)Here we go.
King Richard: They were on lease my lords, their term is up.
Sheriff: This isn't a council, it's an auction!
Cultural References
King Richard was King of England from Sept. 3, 1189 until his death on April 6, 1199. He named John his hier, despite the conflicts they had.
For the maybe one person who doesn't know, Normandy is a northern French province that borders the English Channel.
Other Episode Crew
| • Creator | Richard Carpenter |
| • Executive Producer | Patrick Dromgoole |
| • Producer | Paul Knight |
| • Production Designer | John Biggs |
| • Editor | Terry Maisey |
| • Casting | Esta Charkham |
| • First Assistant Director | Michael Murray (1) |
| • Second Assistant Director | John Parris |
| • Music | Clannad |
| • Costume Designer | Lynnette Cummin |
| • Make-up | Cherry West |
| • Camera Operator | Roger Pearce |
| • Location Manager | Christopher Dando (2) |
| • Construction Coordinator | Gordon Brewer |
| • Assistant Editor | Hedley England |
| • Gaffer | Des Coles |
| • Other | Alan Burnham (Carpenter) | Stephen Dent (1) (Horse Master) |
| • Stunt Coordinator | Terry Walsh |
| • Production Secretary | Moira Brenard |
| • Production Manager | Keith Webber |
| • Sound Editor | Jim Roddan | Jonathan Hays (1) |
| • Sound Mixer | Mike Davey (1) |
| • Assistant Producer | Julie Baines |
| • Dubbing Mixer | Ken Schrivener |
| • Graphics | Brian Terry |
| • Boom Operator | Gus Lloyd |
| • Production Accountant | Dave Aubrey |
| • Casting Assistant | Laura Cairns |
| • Lighting Cameraman | Brian Morgan (2) |
| • Continuity | Elaine Matthews |
| • Assistant Sound Editor | Pat Boxshall |
| • Prop Buyer | Peter Smith (2) |
| • Assistant Designer | Derek Nice |
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