Patrick troughton was the first actor to play robin hood on television, in 1953. The major theme of the episode is the struggle with heroism, deconstructing the protagonist by matching him with his likeness. Doctor who robot of sherwood rescored ending youtube. Doctor who robin of sherwood theme extended youtube. Mark gatiss stated that his intent with the episode was to do the doctor and robin hood in 45 minutes. Robin challenges the doctor to a duel which the doctor wins by knocking robin into a river. With all of nottingham at stake, the doctor must decide who is real and who is fake. Robot of sherwood was the third episode of series 8 of doctor who. For most of its running time, robot of sherwood feels oddly untethered, as though the episode is never sure what point it wants to make. Robin of sherwood theme extended to 1 hour and a bit. Without a clear central thesis to propel the episode, its disparate elements never quite cohere. The episode leads with doctor s attempt at debunking the existence of robin hood, despite claras earnest faith in the legend and the pairs subsequent encounter with robin.
When it was announced that doctor who was doing a robin hood episode, there was a suspicion that the character would be treated with a degree of seriousness, a. The sheriff of nottingham is the main antagonist of the doctor who episode robot of sherwood. They go and meet the english folk hero robin hood, much to the doctor s disbelief in the existence of someone who s supposed to be a mere folk story character. Get caught up in the latest full episodes of bbc america shows. Together they steal from the rich and give to the poor all the while avoiding their enemies sir guy of gisborne and the sheriff of nottingham.
Paul douglas cornell born 18 july 1967 is a british writer best known for his work in television drama as well as doctor who fiction, and as the creator of one of the doctor s spinoff companions, bernice summerfield as well as doctor who, other british television dramas for which he has written include robin hood. Jan 30, 2015 episode 3 of 12 in a sundappled sherwood forest, the doctor discovers an evil plan from beyond the stars and strikes up an unlikely alliance with robin hood. Robin of locksley, better known as robin hood and also known as thief and the fourth man, is a character on abcs once upon a time and once upon a time in wonderland. The doctor fights robin hood with a spoon in new clip from. Naturally, being doctor who, the answer will not be the definitive historical answer one may hope for, but actually, historians have done a pretty good job of working out to what extent robin hood the lincoln greenclad outlaw with the merry men, the boyfriend of maid marion, the nemesis of king john and the sheriff of nottingham who robbed. This has been one of the episodes i was looking forward to watching in series 8 doctor who meets robin hood and heres how i think the ending should have sounded with music from bbc robin hood. Robot of sherwood in a sun dappled sherwood forest, the doctor discovers an evil plan from beyond the stars, and strikes up an unlikely alliance with robin hood. Doctor who robot of sherwood tv episode 2014 trivia imdb. Qpid was noted as the fifth funniest episode of the star trek franchise, as ranked by cbr in 2019. Robot of sherwood treated us to a lighthearted storyline, pairing the doctor with robin hood. In one account he thought he had captured robin trying to rescue marian, but it was actually ian chesterton, who looked just like robin he arranged to have ian executed, but the first doctor offered to show him the secrets of alchemy. The eighth series episode robot of sherwood also featured an image of troughton, one of several images illustrating the legend of robin hood. One of the best known animated films is the disney version in 1973, where robin hood was a cartoon fox now that wouldve made a good episode. Watch doctor who season 8, episode 3 robot of sherwood.
It is required viewing and reaffirms the importance of this show as a bastion of learning in the face of irrational hatred. Sep 05, 2014 the doctor fights robin hood robot of sherwood doctor who duration. It was written by mark gatiss and directed by paul murphy, and was first broadcast on bbc one on 6 september 2014. The doctor meets robin clara is delighted when she and the doctor meet robin hood, but theres soon trouble. Robot of sherwood is the third episode of the eighth series of the british science fiction television programme doctor who. Jan 21, 2019 the good doctor has cast teen witch alum robyn lively in an upcoming episode directed by series star freddie highmore, tvline has learned exclusively set to air in february, the 15th episode of. Pluto tv inks bbc studios pact for classic doctor who. Sep 07, 2014 the bbc even launched a rebooted robin hood series in the doctor who slot, as they did with merlin. Legends of the hidden temple episode 3 john henrys lost hammer. Bbc one doctor who, series 8, robot of sherwood, robot.
When little john breaks his leg while escaping from the sheriff, robin and frier tuck take him home of sir george woodley, a specialist in broken limbs. Patrick troughton portraying robin hood, as seen in a spaceships database. The doctors new outfit is full of possible references to past incarnations far too many to list here. Robin hood an updated series following the life of robin hood and his merry men in sherwood forest. No such thing as robin hood doctor who bbc america. And that made robot of sherwood an enjoyable, if frustrating, episode. That said, robin hood s advice seems to answer the question more definitively. Track robin hood new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. One of the images of the robin hood myth that the doctor shows to the real. Doctor who robot of sherwood quotes planet claire quotes.
A double christmas episode would see robin finally meet up with king richard and warn. The doctor peter capaldi challenges robin hood to a most unusual duel in a new clip from saturdays episode of doctor who. Matt would probably have gone out for a drink with him. Clara oswald insists that the doctor takes her to meet robin hood, despite the doctor s claims that robin hood is only a legend. With nottingham at stake, the doctor must decide who is real and who is fake. Oldfashioned heroes only exist in oldfashioned storybooks, clara.
Sybella official episode youtube peter gunn 1958 season 1 episode 1. Doctor who robot of sherwood tv episode 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Legends of the hidden temple episode 2 wild bill hickok and the dead mans hand. Watch doctor who season 8 episode 2 into the dalek. Over 200 episodes of doctor who classic are now streaming on pluto tvs free service in the u.
A definitive robin hood was played by errol flynn in the adventures of robin hood 1938. The power of the daleks special edition is an updated animation of patrick troughtons first story as the second doctor, featuring the doctor s recurring nefarious foes, the daleks. The power of the daleks comes back for a new release on dvd and bluray, with updated animation and never before seen additional material doctor who. Legends of the hidden temple episode 1 galileos cannonball. A tv series adaptation of the legend of robin hood was produced by the bbc, running from 2006 to 2009, as a episode saturday night drama in the same vein as the contemporary revival of doctor who.
The doctor takes clara to sherwood forest to disprove the existence of robin hood, only to find a reallife hero battling a sheriff in league with a crashed spaceship full of alien robots. Peter capaldis doctor meets robin hood in new robot of sherwood photos new photos from robot of sherwood tease tom riley as robin hood, ben miller as the sheriff of. He debuts in the nineteenth episode of the second season of once upon a time. The doctor discovers an evil plan behind the stars and strikes up an unlikely alliance with robin hood of sherwood forest. Whatever it is, you bony rascal, im afraid im must relieve you of it. Doctor who robot of sherwood tv episode 2014 full cast. The doctors obstinate refusal to consider the possibility that robin hood is real suggests that the audience should turn its attention to the robots and. List of robin hood 2006 tv series episodes wikipedia. The twelfth doctor and clara land in sherwood forest in 1190, where they are met by robin hood.
In a sundappled sherwood forest, the doctor discovers an evil plan from beyond the stars and strikes up an unlikely alliance with robin hood. The doctor fights robin hood robot of sherwood doctor who. In sherwood forest, the doctor uncovers a sinister alien plot and forms an alliance with robin hood. However, this version is very unhistorical you can even spot a car in one shot. A large fire is destroying sherwood forest and robin little john and the others have to overcome a thousand difficulties while trying to contain the fire marian and cleo end up in the hands of baron alwyn and the bishop of herfort thereby creating even more problems for our heroes. Bbc nottingham robin hood theyve killed maid marian. After mixed response to the season 8 premier, doctor who delivered a wellreceived second episode, into the dalek providing the twelfth doctor played by peter capaldi an opportunity for soulsearching as well as a chance for audiences to learn more about the franchises primary menace, the daleks. And suddenly, in this episode, youve got a doctor whos quite grumpy with robin hood. Legends of the hidden temple episode 4 golden cricket cage of khan. Clara is offered the chance to choose the next destination for herself and the twelfth doctor.
Doctor who the doctor and robin fight the doctor argues. In a blinkandyoullmisshim appearance, second doctor actor patrick troughton appears on a screen in the crashed spaceship, when the doctor shows robin other robin hoods from history. Pluto tv will stream for free more than 200 classic doctor who episodes and other bbc studios programming under a new contentlicensing pact covering the u. Clara asks the doctor to take her to see the legendary robin hood, even though he insists that there is no such person. The adventures of robin hood 1959 season 4 episode 4. After she was rescued, she promised to keep the dead robin. Based on the traditional stories of legendary english folk hero robin hood, the programme started on 7 october 2006. In the latest clip from mark gatiss robot of sherwood, the doctor faces off against robin hoods sword with nothing but an ordinary piece of cutlery a robin hood, it should be noted, that. We join the doctor and clara inside the tardis with the doctor doing gallifreycalculus while clara stands around being companion. If you want the full lowdown, then hop over to this article for thorough analysis. The doctor remains in disbelief even as robin takes the two to meet his band of merry men.
The doctor and robin hood vie for the golden arrow. Titans season 2 episode 3 promos hint at a seriously. The doctor and clara meet robin hood and must foil an evil plot from beyond the stars. The adventures of robin hood 1959 season 4 episode 1. The doctor crossing swords with robin hood and his merrie men seemed a daft notion, and the photos and clips of tom riley ravenhaired. The grumpy doctor has a perfect foil in robin hood s hysterical hombres, ben miller is on top form as the baddie of the week and ian hallards musical accompaniment is a lovely shout out to. Jenna coleman as clara and tom riley as robin hood. In the episode, the alien time traveller the doctor and his companion clara. Sherlocks mark gatiss on writing for doctor who and this. And the robin hood episode is just an eightminute extract all that exists from the series.
The doctor thinks about robin hood, before immediately telling clara that he doesnt exist. Adrian rogersbbcadrian rogers no damsels in distress, no pretty castles, no such thing as robin. Bbc one doctor who, series 8, robot of sherwood, doctor. When the tardis lands in medieval england, they are met by a man who claims he is robin hood. Fangrrls is about kicking down doors, breaking boundaries and celebrating female fans with fun, witty and entertaining content. The adventures of robin hood the doctor tv episode 1958.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Doctor forever from the ark in space dvd and inexplicably the dalek tapes from the genesis of the daleks dvd have been left off the bluray set. The shot of troughton is from 1953, when he appeared as the outlaw in a bbc tv childrens series. Bbc doctor who robot of sherwood recap robin hood the. Robin hood takes part in the sheriffs competition for the finest archer in england but once the doctor gets involved he uncovers some secrets. Sheriff of nottingham doctor who villains wiki fandom. They have a third series going out in the spring which i have had nothing to do with, but they have asked me to reinvent it and. May 17, 2019 154 videos play all popular videos the adventures of robin hood the adventures of robin hood topic the adventures of sir lancelot 1957 ep. Legends of the hidden templevideo gallery game shows wiki. Robin competes in an archery contest held by the sheriff of nottingham where the prize is a golden arrow. The doctor is a hero, but part of what makes him heroic is that. The following is a list of episodes for the 2006 tiger aspect productions television series robin hood. Robot of sherwood tv story tardis fandom tardis wiki.
When robots threaten sherwood forest, the doctor must join forces with robin hood to stop the evil reign. Doctor who 8x03 roboter in sherwood robot of sherwood mit. The doctor s obstinate refusal to consider the possibility that robin hood is real suggests that the audience should turn its attention to the robots and. The doctor fights robin hood robot of sherwood doctor who duration. This week, clara gets her pick of all time and space and asks the doctor to visit robin hood of lore. Robin hood is a british television programme, produced by independent production company tiger aspect productions for bbc one, with cofunding from the bbc america cable television channel in the united states. Theres always a chance jason could come out of this confrontation alive and well but then again, the odds are stacked against him. Sep 19, 2019 titans season 2 episode 3 promos hint at a seriously concerning jason todd and doctor light showdown. Jul 04, 2008 it should have been the culmination of an exciting second series of the bbcs revamped legend of robin hood. Today, they posted doctor whos modern episodes through season 7, part 1 including the david tennant special planet of the dead, 75 episodes of classic who, torchwood, sarah jane adventures, life on mars, primeval, robin hood hello there, richard armitage, day of the triffids, red dwarf, survivors, and the gonebutfondlyremembered the. Doctor who is lightening things up barely the time lord peter capaldi travels to the 12th century in saturdays episode, robot of sherwood, where he comes face to face with robin hood. The power of the daleks returns with neverbeforeseen. The doctor encounters the legendary robin hood and duels him using only a spoon.
It has been announced that at home with the braithwaites writer sally wainwright will take over the reins for robin hood s fourth season. The premise is inherently funny, but i didnt think of it as the funnier episode when i was doing it. The first series ran from 7 october 30 december 2006, the second series from 6 october 29 december 2007 and the third from 28 march 27 june 2009. He is portrayed by guest star tom ellis in season two, and by starring cast member sean maguire since season three. Maid marian was the lover of robin hood according to one account, marian met ian chesterton and susan when they tried to rescue her from the dungeon of the sheriff of nottingham. They note a multitude of funny moments, calling it a delightful romp and praising patrick stewarts performance as a federation captain turned robin hood, as well as the various guest characters such as vash. This week on doctor who, the doctor peter capaldi teams up with robin hood for what might be the funniest episode of who ever or at least in a. Clara learns that robin is looking for his maid marian, but the doctor believes there is something wrong. Although this image was obviously chosen due to troughtons associations with the series, these are not mentioned, nor is he. With peter capaldi, jenna coleman, tom riley, roger ashtongriffiths. With richard greene, alexander gauge, alan wheatley, archie duncan.
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