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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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Series 3, Episode 6 - The Great Mud Harvest

The Sheriff has taxed the people so successfully that King John decides his services are no longer required. With a bit of squirming he manages to keep his job, but Gary is fired. However, the villagers have a discovery the Sheriff is soon keen to make use of.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 11th February 1993
Time
4:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 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
Ramsay Gilderdale Guy of Gisborne
Guest cast
Russell Wootton Jester
Writing team
Tony Robinson Writer
Production team
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

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