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| Robin Of Sherwood - Series 3 - Part 1 - Episodes 1 To 6 [1984] | ![Robin Of Sherwood - Series 3 - Part 1 - Episodes 1 To 6 [1984]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4170Z8KP1AL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Robert Young
Actors: John Abineri, Nickolas Grace, Mark Ryan, Phil Rose, Robert Addie
Studio: Network
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 26796
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: DVD
Running Time: 300 minutes
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Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5027626212841
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Release Date: October 28, 2002
Theatrical Release Date: October 3, 1984
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Amazon.co.uk Review
When Robin of Loxley transformed into Robert of Huntingdon in the third series of IRobin of Sherwood/I, many viewers were understandably confused. Michael Praed left the series for reasons that never really became apparent while Jason Connery clearly wasn't a replacement chosen for similar looks or performance. Across the 13 episodes of the third series, Connery's choice became slowly apparent. The magical stories frequently dipped into darker territory as much as they aimed for uplifting humour. The new Hood was at ease with both, while reuniting the merry band and ultimately wooing the fair Marion all over again. Connery turned in a very confident embodiment of the character, clearly bonding well with the established team of actors. Guest stars lined up to contribute alongside him. Memorable appearances include those of Richard O'Brien, David Rappaport, Matt Frewer, Patricia Hodge, Ian Ogilvy and Lewis Collins. (It's fascinating to speculate how different things could have been if the close-second casting choice of Neil Morrissey had been pursued.) The strangest aspect of the series, however, is knowing in retrospect that everyone's confidence and merriment was for nothing. Scripts were written in readiness for the fourth series, but then the studio went bankrupt. Cliffhangers therefore remain that will confuse viewers far more than the lead's replacement. --IPaul Tonks/I
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 A different feel July 4, 2007
Not convinced by Jason Connery's acting which lacks a real depth of expression.That said, the idea of introducing Robert of Huntingdonbr /is a good one and is refreshingly different from the firebrand br /yeoman in Michael Praed. The episodes in the first part of this seriesbr /are quite good ( two of them are written by Antony Horowitz), but somebr /of the Arthurian stuff is plain nonsense and looks it. The episodebr /entitled the "Sheriff of Nottingham" is particularly good and entertaining. For those of you who dislike the seemingly anti-Christianbr /,pro-pagan element that Carpenter has introduced, the "Cross of st Ciricus" confounds that completely. In this series, also, Much the Miller's son comes of age which is nice to see.br /
A new leader! February 19, 2005
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
It's like a rock band who loses it's singer, can a series survive following the death of it's main character? The answer here, most definitely, is yes. I find the third series is great, but one of it's problems is it takes too long to get going. It takes three episodes before Robert of Huntingdon is fully accepted as replacement for Robin of Loxley, and I think it's just a little bit too long and could have been done in half the time. Once that's over with, though, the third series settles down into as confident a style as the first two, and obtains its own sense of individuality, away from the Michael Praed episodes. We begin with 'Herne's Son', a two-part story which is about Robert of Huntingdon regrouping our favourite outlaws. Then follows 'The Power of Albion', a drawn-out episode with not much plot to it, in which Robert is uncovered as the new leader of the outlaws. After this, the series gets into full swing, with an excellent episode, 'The Inheritance', which involves a young girl enlisting the services of Robert to protect her derelict, but valuable, castle from attacks from a bunch of vicious bandits. Then we have 'The Sheriff of Nottingham', which sees a new sheriff (superbly played by Lewis Collins of 'The Professionals' fame) arrive in Nottingham, and believe it or not he is more ruthless than the last one. Finally in this collection is 'The Cross of St. Ciricus' which sees poor Much and Will thinking they are suffering from leprosy!!! One thing I wasn't so keen on in this series was that it was largely filmed in late winter/early spring, and in most episodes is missing the lovely, lush, green 'depth of the woods' atmosphere of the previous two series. That aside, series three is a great collection on it's own. There are some intelligent stories here and the actors are obviously having as good a time as they did in the previous series's. Ray Winstone as Will Scarlett is great, with his freshly shaved head! On the whole, great entertainment, well worth a watch.
 Even better than series two! July 3, 2004
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Fans of the first two series may be dubious about the replacement of Michael Praed (Robin of Loxley) with Jason Connery (Robert of Huntingdon). The Merry Men were certainly dubious about it in the opening episode :-) and it's fair to say that Connery struggles to match the intensity that Praed brought to the role, coming across more as a goofy nice-guy than a fiery outlaw leader.pHowever, once you get over Praed's departure, there are ample compensations...pSeries three sees the production team finally getting the resources the series deserved. The first two series were inspired in terms of Richard Carpenter's vision, but there was always the feeling of constraint: not enough time to really polish the scripts, not enough money for the highest production values (remember the woollen chain mail in series 1?). Here, we see what can be achieved when you spend 100s of thousands per episode and hire specialist, skilled script writers -- the attention they were able to lavish on the dialogue and story lines shows, because this is gripping stuff.pThe odd thing is, I never really took to series three back when it was first shown on TV -- I guess I was too committed to the Praed version and never accepted Connery. Now, from the vantage point of a couple more decades, I can see how good this final series really was.pAnd that's the sad bit: Goldcrest went bust and there was no one in a position to pick up the financing of series 4, which (having read what Carpenter had in mind) might well have been awesome.pThe extras in series three are excellent -- including some of the funniest outtakes I've ever seen! and something that comes across in the cast interviews is that all of them enjoyed this, all of them had the time of their lives. And that shows on the screen, too.
Nothing's forgotten... October 24, 2003
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Well, actually it was, I watched Robin of Sherwood when it was first aired in 1984 and waited for baited breath for each and every episode, but until I watched the new DVD I had forgotten how good it really was.pIt was the first Robin Hood version to be gritty and realistic, no men prancing about in tights and perfectly clean clothes here! There was dirt, there was mud, there were rips and torn clothing.pThe first time around I'm afraid I didn't give Jason Connery a fair chance, as I thought how could anyone replace Michael Praed? But watching Herne's Son and The Power of Albion again,I have to reconsider. He makes an excellent earl's son and an excellent outlaw too, two different roles but he plays them both brilliantly.pWatching Robin of Sherwood on DVD, with surround sound you can hear every bird singing in the forest, every crack of a whip, fires crackling, it just all adds to it. And the music by Clannad, the whole series is just breathtaking.pAlthough filmed in the 1980's, it doesn't seem dated at all and it will be something I will be watching over and over again (as long as the DVD player holds up!)pReviewed by Annette Gisby, author of Drowning Rapunzel and Silent Screams.
Herne's Son Lives On!!! November 9, 2002
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Having been a ROS fan since it's first screening in 1984, I didn't think it could get much better than the previous DVD releases of Season 1 2, but I was wrong! Now there's no mistaking I was always a Michael Praed fan, but seeing the episodes in crystal clarity you expect from DVD with commentary from Jason Connery, Mark Ryan (Nasir) and Clive Mantle (Little John), it's just fantastic! You get to hear about all the in-jokes, the endless mickey-taking of various cast members, stories baout the stuntmen and so much more! OK, so this edition doesn't carry the much awaited season 3 out-takes, but it does have a unique insight to the swordplay with Mark. Also watch out for the surprising photo of Neil Morissey in Merry gear. Enjoy, I know I did, and roll on part 2!!!
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