Robin Hood

Bigsis · Post: # 36069Post **Bigsis** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:51 am

Anyone see the BBCs new Robin Hood series last night? I'm not sure it lived up to all the hype but it seems good enough to be worth sticking with while Doctor Who isn't on.

Martin · Post: # 36071Post **Martin** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:00 am

I caught it too - a credible Robin, an over made-up(and not in the least appealing!) Maid Marian, and a dreadfully camp Sheriff - it's got to be better than a drunken american's "take"

Wombat · Post: # 36082Post **Wombat** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:38 am

Who was in it?

glenniedragon · Sun Oct 08, 2006 12:19 pm

No big names in it, but plenty of buckles swashed
http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/robinhood/
Don't look for authenticity, after all he is a legendary figure.
I enjoyed it, but the sooner David Tennat's back the better, swoon

kind thoughts
Deb

shiney · Post: # 36099Post **shiney** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:27 pm

We let our youngest sit and watch it, as a special treat. He was totally glued to it. I didn't see it as I was doing very important domestic duties.

Merry · Post: # 36105Post **Merry** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 4:18 pm

It was fun! I read that the forest bits were filmed in Hungary `cos Sherwood Forest isn`t like that any more.
True, there`s a CenterParcs there and all kinds of `amenities`.

Earthmother · Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:45 pm

It's worth watching for the Sherriffs henchman dressed in what looks like leather phwoar

den_the_cat · Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:23 am

is he as sexy as Michael Praed was in the 80's version? If not I don't want to watch it

Earthmother · Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:46 am

ooh yes definitely, a sort of brooding Michael Praed!

Martin · Post: # 37342Post **Martin** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:49 am

I see!, -a sign of the times! - lots of "male crumpet" for the ladies, and a decidedly ropey Maid Marian for the fellas!

The Chili Monster · Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:20 pm

Haven't seen it, but Keith Allen as the Sherif? I mean he's good on Bodies There his character is arrogant yet shows some humanity but I don't exactly see him playing a hate figure, he needs dark humour to carry that off.

circlecross · Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:36 pm

my little one says "i-fighting? Not nice". That sums it up as far as he is concerned. I say "Historical costume accuracy? Not there!" We do enjoy the homo-erotic never to be realised yearnings Much has for Robin (our interpretation), and filling in the blanks of filthy conversations.
Susan

Ranter · Post: # 43843Post **Ranter** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:10 pm

My boyfriend & I enjoy watching this new Robin Hood for all the very obvious references to current C21st issues. The writers have got to be applauded for that. My main problem is that Robin, Much, Alan etc don't look old enough for their back-story. They only about 15.

Andy Hamilton · Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:08 pm

What happened to Friar Tuck?

circlecross · Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:47 pm

He ate all the pies.

I think he was in an earlier episode, but as a member of the crowd shouting "down with this sort of thing"