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.
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 4 - They Came From Outer Space
After objects are seen shooting across the sky, the people believe a space invasion is beginning. King John puts the Sheriff in charge of raising money for defence forces, whilst Guy befriends an alien called Plopbop.
Notes
In a montage in this episode, Forbes Collins also appeared as King John's sister, Eleanor, and various other members of his and Guy's family.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 28th January 1993
- Time
- 4:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Ramsay Gilderdale | Guy of Gisborne |
| Carly Britnell | Hayley |
| Nathalie Bennion | Hayley's Mum |
| Tony Robinson | Writer |
| David Bell | Director |
| Richard Callanan | Producer |
| John Paroussi | Editor |
| Chris Robilliard | Production Designer |
| Robert Foster | Production Designer |
| Frederic Evard | Production Designer |
| David Chilton | Composer |
| Nick Russell-Pavier | Composer |