Post by Dennis of Ravenscar on Nov 30, 2020 19:26:40 GMT
Having recently received our copy of the Omnibus Edition of Robin of Sherwood we thought it'd be a great idea to set up a series of threads to discuss the various stories
Cover by Anthony Lamb
Richard Carpenter’s
ROBIN OF SHERWOOD
‘THE SERIES 4 COLLECTION’
The books is a Limited ‘Omnibus’ edition of all the previous Series 4 novels plus two new stories and one new adaptation.
ROBIN OF SHERWOOD
‘THE SERIES 4 COLLECTION’
The books is a Limited ‘Omnibus’ edition of all the previous Series 4 novels plus two new stories and one new adaptation.
Published - November 2020
WHAT WAS LOST (Episodes 1 and 2)
By Elliot Thorpe, adapted from a script by Iain Meadows
After losing Marion to Holy Orders, Robin spends his waking hours in an increasingly drunken state and the outlaw band are left without a leader. Robin Hood has become a ghost.
Meanwhile, Abbot Hugo has cleaned out the family coffers and secured a release for his brother, the Sheriff, from King John’s prisons. But, the Sheriff isn’t convinced that his deadliest enemy has entirely vanished from Sherwood.
Marion is harbouring a secret which could lead to the capture of Robin, which she’s unaware the Sheriff knows about as he plots his revenge.
THE POWER OF THREE (Episode 3)
By Jennifer Ash
Why had Herne called Marion to his cavern and not Robin? And why was she afraid to tell him what the Lord of the Trees had shown her?
Forced to face his personal nightmares and his darkest secret, the Hooded Man needs his friends more than ever but the outlaws are afraid… and no one knows who to trust.
To make matters worse, an old enemy is stalking Sherwood – but which one?
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD (Episode 4)
By Elliot Thorpe, adapted from a story by Barnaby Eaton-Jones
After returning from fighting in Normandy, Sir Guy of Gisburne has reluctantly returned to the Sheriff’s employ but his loyalty is about to be tested. The Sheriff’s new plan to capture the outlaws requires Gisburne’s agreement and Abbot Hugo’s committed involvement.
Meanwhile, the merry band of Sherwood outlaws are preparing for a long-awaited set of nuptials to take place in Sherwood Forest.
Could the Sheriff’s sinister plotting force the postponement, once more, of Little John’s betrothal to Meg of Wickham?
QUEEN OF THE BLACK SUN (Episode 5)
By Kenton Hall, adapted from a story by Iain Meadows, exclusive to this collection.
A landslide uncovers an unknown cave in Sherwood, which Marion and Much squeeze through the entrance of to explore.
Inside, they feel a sense of unease but find a treasure trove of gold coins and a strange black jewel.
Outside, a dense fog has appeared and a strange eclipse begins to block out the sun. The Merries end up being separated from each other but the call of Marion is strong and each of them encounter her.
But Marion seems intent on making them confront their worst fears and embrace a greater good… or evil.
THE SERVANT (Episode 6)
By Jennifer Ash, exclusive to this collection.
Rumours are circulating that a mysterious order called the Knights of the Apocalypse are gaining power and growing stronger.
After Jerrard, servant to the Sheriff and spy for the Earl of Huntingdon, hears the Captain of the Guard blackmailing Sir Guy of Gisburne in relation these Knights, he fears that the Earl’s greatest secret might be revealed.
Leaving Nottingham Castle, Jerrard sets out for Sherwood in order to heal the rift between a father and a son before it’s too late for them… and for England
THE KNIGHTS OF THE APOCALYPSE (Feature-Length Finale)
By Richard Carpenter, a *new* adaptation by Jennifer Ash exclusive to this collection.
England in the reign of King John and a dark force is intent on conquest. Only the hooded man can stand against it…
The church lies impotent at the mercy of the Pope and the interdict against the kingdom. With the people living in fear and a series of disappearances that threaten the very fabric of noble society, Robin ‘i’ the hood and his band of outlaws must race to rescue the past so that the future may be protected.
A journey to Huntingdon and beyond Sherwood will see them battle their most dangerous enemy yet as Herne’s son faces The Knights of the Apocalypse…
Television series Robin of Sherwood © HTV/Goldcrest Films & Television 1983. Created by Richard Carpenter, with grateful thanks to his Estate.
WHAT WAS LOST (Episodes 1 and 2)
By Elliot Thorpe, adapted from a script by Iain Meadows
After losing Marion to Holy Orders, Robin spends his waking hours in an increasingly drunken state and the outlaw band are left without a leader. Robin Hood has become a ghost.
Meanwhile, Abbot Hugo has cleaned out the family coffers and secured a release for his brother, the Sheriff, from King John’s prisons. But, the Sheriff isn’t convinced that his deadliest enemy has entirely vanished from Sherwood.
Marion is harbouring a secret which could lead to the capture of Robin, which she’s unaware the Sheriff knows about as he plots his revenge.
THE POWER OF THREE (Episode 3)
By Jennifer Ash
Why had Herne called Marion to his cavern and not Robin? And why was she afraid to tell him what the Lord of the Trees had shown her?
Forced to face his personal nightmares and his darkest secret, the Hooded Man needs his friends more than ever but the outlaws are afraid… and no one knows who to trust.
To make matters worse, an old enemy is stalking Sherwood – but which one?
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD (Episode 4)
By Elliot Thorpe, adapted from a story by Barnaby Eaton-Jones
After returning from fighting in Normandy, Sir Guy of Gisburne has reluctantly returned to the Sheriff’s employ but his loyalty is about to be tested. The Sheriff’s new plan to capture the outlaws requires Gisburne’s agreement and Abbot Hugo’s committed involvement.
Meanwhile, the merry band of Sherwood outlaws are preparing for a long-awaited set of nuptials to take place in Sherwood Forest.
Could the Sheriff’s sinister plotting force the postponement, once more, of Little John’s betrothal to Meg of Wickham?
QUEEN OF THE BLACK SUN (Episode 5)
By Kenton Hall, adapted from a story by Iain Meadows, exclusive to this collection.
A landslide uncovers an unknown cave in Sherwood, which Marion and Much squeeze through the entrance of to explore.
Inside, they feel a sense of unease but find a treasure trove of gold coins and a strange black jewel.
Outside, a dense fog has appeared and a strange eclipse begins to block out the sun. The Merries end up being separated from each other but the call of Marion is strong and each of them encounter her.
But Marion seems intent on making them confront their worst fears and embrace a greater good… or evil.
THE SERVANT (Episode 6)
By Jennifer Ash, exclusive to this collection.
Rumours are circulating that a mysterious order called the Knights of the Apocalypse are gaining power and growing stronger.
After Jerrard, servant to the Sheriff and spy for the Earl of Huntingdon, hears the Captain of the Guard blackmailing Sir Guy of Gisburne in relation these Knights, he fears that the Earl’s greatest secret might be revealed.
Leaving Nottingham Castle, Jerrard sets out for Sherwood in order to heal the rift between a father and a son before it’s too late for them… and for England
THE KNIGHTS OF THE APOCALYPSE (Feature-Length Finale)
By Richard Carpenter, a *new* adaptation by Jennifer Ash exclusive to this collection.
England in the reign of King John and a dark force is intent on conquest. Only the hooded man can stand against it…
The church lies impotent at the mercy of the Pope and the interdict against the kingdom. With the people living in fear and a series of disappearances that threaten the very fabric of noble society, Robin ‘i’ the hood and his band of outlaws must race to rescue the past so that the future may be protected.
A journey to Huntingdon and beyond Sherwood will see them battle their most dangerous enemy yet as Herne’s son faces The Knights of the Apocalypse…
Television series Robin of Sherwood © HTV/Goldcrest Films & Television 1983. Created by Richard Carpenter, with grateful thanks to his Estate.
