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Maid Marian And Her Merry Men. Image shows from L to R: Maid Marian (Kate Lonergan), The Sheriff of Nottingham (Tony Robinson), Robin (Adam Morris). Copyright: BBC
Maid Marian And Her Merry Men

Maid Marian And Her Merry Men

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1989 - 1994
  • 26 episodes (4 series)

Ingenious re-working of the Robin Hood legend, placing Maid Marian as the real hero of the tale, and Robin as, actually, a bit of a wimp. Stars Kate Lonergan, Tony Robinson, Adam Morris, Danny John-Jules, Howard Lew Lewis and more.

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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Robert The Incredible Chicken

Furious after being tied up by the arms and tickled - in his own castle - King John devises a plan to catch that most dastardly of criminals, Robin Hood; an archery contest!

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 23rd November 1989
Time
4:35pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Kate Lonergan Maid Marian
Tony Robinson The Sheriff of Nottingham
Adam Morris (as Wayne Morris) Robin
Danny John-Jules Barrington
Howard Lew Lewis Rabies
Mike Edmonds Little Ron
Forbes Collins King John
Mark Billingham Gary
David Lloyd Graeme
Hilary Mason Gladys
Kellie Bright Little Girl
Guest cast
Alan McMahon Clough
Writing team
Tony Robinson Writer
Production team
David Bell Director
Richard Callanan Producer
St. John O'Rorke Editor
Chris Robilliard Production Designer
Robert Foster Production Designer
David Chilton Composer
Nick Russell-Pavier Composer

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