The Greatest Enemy (14 Jan. 1985)
"Robin of Sherwood" The Greatest Enemy (original title)

The Sheriff is ordered by the King to put a stop to Robin Hood once and for all, or else Robert de Rainault will lose all his power as sheriff. Using threats to set up an ambush at Wickham,... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Young

Writers:

Richard Carpenter (creator), Richard Carpenter

Stars:

Mark Ryan, Steve Dent, Mark Lewis

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Mark Ryan	...	Nasir
Steve Dent	...	Arab
Mark Lewis	...	Arab
Ray Winstone	...	Will Scarlet
Clive Mantle	...	Little John
Phil Rose	...	Friar Tuck
Peter Llewellyn Williams	...	Much
Nickolas Grace	...	Robert de Rainault / Sheriff
Robert Addie	...	Sir Guy of Gisburne
Robert Daws	...	Hubert de Giscard
Judi Trott	...	Lady Marion
Michael Praed	...	Robin of Loxley
John Abineri	...	Herne the Hunter
Jeremy Bulloch	...	Edward of Wickham
Robbie Bulloch	...	Matthew of Wickham

Storyline

The Sheriff is ordered by the King to put a stop to Robin Hood once and for all, or else Robert de Rainault will lose all his power as sheriff. Using threats to set up an ambush at Wickham, and bloodhounds to follow the outlaws desperate attempt to escape back into the depths of Sherwood, it soon evolves into a dramatic life-or-death chase through the forest. In the end, Robin finds himself alone and surrounded by soldiers on an open field, realising that he must make the ultimate sacrifice in order to save his band members and continue to protect the people of England.

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Genres:

Action | Fantasy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Release Date:

14 January 1985 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Bradford Upon Avon Tithe Barn, Bradford Upon Avon, Wiltshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

52 min 52 min (DVD)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This episode was originally meant to focus on the character of Nasir and his background as a professional assassin. However, as Michael Praed decided to leave the show for Broadway, the episode was completely re-written at the very last minute.

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Goofs

During the ambush at Wickham, a train can be seen going past behind the trees.

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Quotes

Little John: [Gisburne has just told them that Robin has been killed] I don't believe it! He wants us to die thinking that Robin's dead!
[He tries to laugh, but it turns into sobbing]
Will Scarlet: [quietly] What about Marion? And Much?
Friar Tuck: What do you mean?
Will Scarlet: Why not tell us they're all dead?
[He doesn't wait for an answer]
Will Scarlet: What difference does it make? I think it's true... I think he's gone.
Nasir: [softly, in farewell] Salaam Aleikum... Robin.

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Connections

Referenced in No 73: Country Matters (1985)

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