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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 6 - The White Knight

The true King, John's brother Richard, is to return from Crusades in the East. John is worried that his elder brother won't approve of his ruling style, and to appease him decides to hold a banquet in the King's honour.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 21st December 1989
Time
4:30pm
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
Robin Chandler Snooker
Kellie Bright Little Girl
Guest cast
Forbes Collins King Richard
Reg Harding Horseman
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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