Robin Hood is a British television series based on the legend of Robin Hood, the outlaw and folk hero- but with a few modern twists. The show was created by Dominic Minghella and Foz Allan, who are executive producers, and is produced by the independant production company Tiger Aspect Productions for the BBC One. Filming takes place around the town of Fót, near Budapest, Hungary. The first season was first broadcasted on October 7, 2006, and each episode is around 45 minutes. Filming for the second season began in March, with the expected airdate to be in October of 2007.

The story begins with Robin back from fighting in the Holy Land after five or six years. Upon is return, Robin discovers that not only has England been corrupted by the likes of the Sheriff of Nottingham in King Richard’s absence, but that his former betrothed, Marian, is still unmarried. However, she openly displays her bitterness at him for leaving her behind and, at first, does her best to ward off his charms. Hiding in the forest with his men, including Will Scarlett, Little John and his faithful servant, Much, Robin takes up the task of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor- with the Sheriff and Guy of Gisborne constantly intervening.

During the second season, Robin and his gang of outlaws carry on with their work from Sherwood Forest. Unfortunately, a decree has it that Sheriff cannot be killed or else Nottingham will be burned. Marian spies on the Sheriff and Guy in the castle and Allan A Dale betrays the gang and becomes a spy in the forest. The season ends with the outlaws following the Sheriff to the Holy Land where he unsuccessfully attempts to murder the king. King Richard is safe, but Marian ultimately takes his place.

The Cast

Jonas Armstrong .... Robin Hood
Lucy Griffiths .... Marian
Richard Armitage .... Guy of Gisborne
Keith Allen .... Sheriff of Nottingham
Sam Troughton .... Much
Joe Armstrong .... Allan A Dale
Harry Lloyd .... Will Scarlett
Gordon Kennedy .... Little John
Michael Elwyn .... Edward
Anjali Jay .... Djaq
William Beck .... Roy

Trivia

The music used in the Robin Hood trailers is "Alice" by The Sisters of Mercy.

When filming the first season finale, Keith Allen (the Sheriff) lost one of his teeth during a fight scene.

The bow Robin carries is not a typical English longbow; it is a recurved bow.

In August of 2006, a month before the series would premiere, it was reported in several British tabloid newspapers that several master tapes for the show had been stolen from the production base in Hungary, possibly by an extra working on the series. Reports of a £1m ransom being demanded for their safe return were not confirmed, and the tapes were eventually recovered and two people arrested for theft.

The music is composed by Andy Price, performed by the Danubia Symphony Orchestra and recorded at the Budapest Opera House. A soundtrack was released on November 27, 2006.

Sam Troughton's (Much) grandfather, Patrick Troughton, played television's first Robin Hood in 1953.

Keith Allen is the father of singer Lily Allen.

Joe Armstrong (Allan A Dale) and Jonas Armstrong (Robin Hood)are not related.

During the filming of season 2, Jonas Armstrong franctured a metatarsal while performing a fight on set with Richard Armitage.