This is an unofficial fan site for the BBC series Robin Hood starring Jonas Armstrong, Keith Allen, Lucy Griffiths and Richard Armitage. This retelling of Robin Hood is being enjoyed by fans of the legend and fans of intelligent family entertainment. The production revisits the famous legend of the man who stole from the rich to give to the poor, with a modern twist, addressing issues which are as relevant today as they were in the 12th Century. The show ran for 3 series from 2006-2009.
The Legend
The legend of Robin Hood has had many tellings and retellings over the years. The basic story most people know is of an outlaw in Sherwood Forest who eased the hardship of local people by robbing the rich to give to the poor. The legend varies as to whether Robin was a nobleman or not. Some of the best known characters did not appear in all the stories and there has been debate whether Robin was a man of Sherwood or hailed from Yorkshire. There are some excellent sites which go into great detail on the various incarnations and myths about Robin. Bold Outlaw in particular is the number one source of all things Robin Hood.