X
  • Approved
  • CBS
  • Mar 26, 1956
  • 25 m
  • Approved
  • CBS
  • Mar 26, 1956
  • 25 m
The Adventures of Robin Hood

Summary The original Robin Hood series, intended primarily for children, featuring Robin of Locksley and his merry men in Sherwood Forest, who protect England from the evil machinations of Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham, while good King Richard is away at the Crusades. An unusual television series at the time in that it frequently re-...

Directed By: Terence Fisher

Written By: Arthur Behr

  • Approved
  • CBS
  • Mar 26, 1956
  • 25 m
  • Approved
  • CBS
  • Mar 26, 1956
  • 25 m
The Adventures of Robin Hood
S1 • Episode 27
Trial by Battle
Air Date: Mar 26, 1956
User Score Available after 4 ratings
tbd
My Score
Hover and click to give a rating Saved

Summary The original Robin Hood series, intended primarily for children, featuring Robin of Locksley and his merry men in Sherwood Forest, who protect England from the evil machinations of Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham, while good King Richard is away at the Crusades. An unusual television series at the time in that it frequently re-...

Season Episodes

View All Seasons
Episode 1 • Sep 26, 1955 • 25 m
The Coming of Robin Hood
Sir Robin of Loxley returns to England from fighting in the Crusades to discover that the notorious Sir Roger DeLisle has been given his family's lands and castles, and has had Robin declared an outlaw.
Episode 2 • Oct 3, 1955 • 25 m
The Moneylender
Robin lightens the load of a greedy, crooked moneylender by taking his purse full of money, and giving the contents of it back to the poor villagers and farmers from whom he took it.
Episode 3 • Oct 10, 1955 • 25 m
Dead or Alive
Little John, a serf at Rutland Court, is ordered by his master to capture Robin Hood. Discovering the outlaw's camp, and finding sympathy with Robin's cause, Little John joins the band of outlaws and is appointed Robin's second-in-command.
Episode 4 • Oct 17, 1955 • 25 m
Friar Tuck
Episode 5 • Oct 24, 1955 • 25 m
Maid Marian
Having ambushed the Sheriff's courier, Robin's life is placed in peril: he is arrested by the Sheriff and Lady Marian Fitzwalter, his childhood companion, is accused of being in league with outlaws.
Episode 6 • Oct 31, 1955 • 30 m
A Guest for the Gallows
Episode 7 • Nov 7, 1955 • 25 m
The Challenge
The Sheriff wagers with Sir Richard of the Lea that his archer, Giles Black, can defeat Robin Hood in an archery contest.
Episode 8 • Nov 14, 1955 • 30 m
Queen Eleanor
Queen Elanor arrives back in England and engages Robin and his men to protect her while she travels around the country. This enrages the Sheriff of Nottingham who constructs a plan to discredit Robin.
Episode 9 • Nov 21, 1955 • 25 m
Checkmate
Hearing that the Count de Waldern is planning to conscript 3,000 recruits to terrorise the community, Robin hatches a plan to the Count's evil scheme.
Episode 10 • Nov 28, 1955 • 25 m
The Ordeal
One of Robin's men returns to his village to visit his family. On hearing the news the sheriff convinces the villagers to have the man charged with a recent murder in the area.
Episode 11 • Dec 5, 1955 • 25 m
A Husband for Marian
Episode 12 • Dec 12, 1955 • 25 m
The Highlander
A Scottish outlaw meets up with Robin in Sherwood forest. He seems a friendly and bigger than life. Robin feels a sense of unease about the man, but keeps his feeling to himself till he can decide what is really going on.
Episode 13 • Dec 19, 1955 • 25 m
The Youngest Outlaw
Robin stumbles onto a young boy in forest who wants to join Robin's group. Robin suspects the boy is of royal Norman birth, and sets to understand the boys real origins. What he discovers surprises everybody.
Episode 14 • Dec 26, 1955 • 25 m
The Betrothal
Episode 15 • Jan 2, 1956 • 25 m
The Alchemist
A woman seems to have a secret supply of gold. Rumors spread very quickly that she is a witch and can create gold on demand. The Sheriff of Nottingham has other ideas and sees it as an opportunity to capture Robin Hood.
Episode 16 • Jan 9, 1956 • 25 m
The Jongleur
A jongleur, apparently on the run from the Sheriff meets up with Robin Hoor. Together they hatch a plan to steal recently raised tax money from the castle. However, jongleurs have a reputation for not always being as they seem.
Episode 17 • Jan 16, 1956 • 25 m
The Brothers
Episode 18 • Jan 23, 1956 • 25 m
The Intruders
Robin discovers that two students, have been committing robberies claiming to be his men. Robin and Marian teach them a lesson they'll not forget.
Episode 19 • Jan 30, 1956 • 25 m
The Sheriff's Boots
The Sheriff of Nottingham is desperate for a new set of boots. He discovers a village using a revolution new technique to make leather. He wants the secret and the villagers are not talking.
Episode 20 • Feb 6, 1956 • 25 m
Errand of Mercy
Robin encounters a herbalist searching the forest for plants to be used against a sickness in the nearby castle. The man dies before he collects enough material and robin and his men agree to complete his mission.
Episode 21 • Feb 13, 1956 • 25 m
The Vandals
A series of attacks in the area are blamed on Robin Hood. The Sheriff rallies the local population to hunt down and capture Robin. The real question is what is the source of the proof against Robin.
Episode 22 • Feb 20, 1956 • 25 m
Richard the Lion-Heart
King Richard has arrived back in England and is traveling in disguise to establish which Lords and Barons are loyal to John and who Richard can count on. He instructs Marion to undertake a dangerous mission.
Episode 23 • Feb 27, 1956 • 25 m
Ladies of Sherwood
The Sheriff is going to hang Arthur of Tetsbury for raising a levy in the shire for King Richard. To prevent Robin Hood from saving him, it is declared that only women will be allowed to enter the city to bring in the daily food.
Episode 24 • Mar 5, 1956 • 25 m
Will Scarlet
Episode 25 • Mar 12, 1956 • 25 m
The Deserted Castle
Marian takes Robin to an ancient and deserted castle, where he is shocked to see the Queen Mother waiting for him. She has a mission for him that will be of tremendous service to England in general and King Richard in particular.
Episode 26 • Mar 19, 1956 • 25 m
The Miser
Episode 27 • Mar 26, 1956 • 25 m
Trial by Battle
Maid Marian is accused of the murder of King's commissioner. Trial by battle is the only hope to stay her execution, but the men of Sherwood feel that Robin is too ill to be her champion.
Episode 28 • Apr 2, 1956 • 25 m
Children of the Greenwood
Episode 29 • Apr 9, 1956 • 25 m
The May Queen
Word comes through that Lord Donnington has died on the Crusade. The new lord is only a young man and he comes under the dangerous influence of the Lord Blackstone who's daughter he wishes to marry.
Episode 30 • Apr 16, 1956 • 25 m
The Wanderer
Robin encounters a healer on the way the Nottingham to treat Sir Walter. His revolutionary treatment draws the attention of other doctors and they hatch a plan to have him removed.
Episode 31 • Apr 23, 1956 • 25 m
The Byzantine Treasure
Robin stumbles onto a hoard of gold. As he begins to make plans of what to do with their wealth it is discovered the gold was stolen by King John from his own mother. Robin and his men embark on a dangerous mission to return the money.
Episode 32 • Apr 30, 1956 • 25 m
Secret Mission
Peregrinus meets Robin just as the Sheriff of Nottingham offers Robin a pardon if he swears to support King John. Peregrinus and Robin then become aware of a list of Lords loyal to King John and set to capture it.
Episode 33 • May 7, 1956 • 26 m
The Inquisitor
Friar Tuck is captured and taken to the local Abbey for questioning by the visiting arch bishop. Robin works with Little John to develop a rescue plan to save Friar Tuck.
Episode 34 • May 14, 1956 • 25 m
Tables Turned
Episode 35 • May 21, 1956 • 25 m
The Traitor
King John is dragging his feet getting the ransom money for Richard's release. A number of Lords have gotten together to raise the money and have charge Robin with getting the money safely out of the country with out John's knowledge.
Episode 36 • May 28, 1956 • 25 m
The Thorkil Ghost
A young man, Harold finds Robin and explains to him that a treasure is hidden in his father's castle. To complicate matters Harold's father has recently died after an encounter with a Viking ghost.
Episode 37 • Jun 4, 1956 • 25 m
The Knight Who Came to Dinner
Little John and Friar Tuck capture a knight, but are concerned about his real value judging by his equipment and horse. To regain prestige John and the Friar borrow some equipment to make him more presentable.
Episode 38 • Jun 11, 1956 • 25 m
The Wager
Friar Tuck and Robin decide to have a wager to see who can raise more money. Robin will dress and act as a beggar. Tuck will appeal to religion and Christian charity.
Episode 39 • Jul 9, 1956 • 25 m
The Prisoner
A rumor spreads that Richard is dead and John acts quickly to claim the throne. Robin has doubts about Richard's fate, and decides to travel with Marion to find the truth.

Top Cast

View All

Richard Greene

Robin Hood, Luke Tanner

Victor Woolf

Derwent, Cedric, Outlaw

Archie Duncan

Little John

Alexander Gauge

Friar Tuck, Edgar Tuck, Friar Alfred Tuck

Alan Wheatley

Sheriff of Nottingham, Sheriff, The Sheriff of Nottingham

Paul Eddington

Will Scarlett, Captain, Lieutenant

Bernadette O'Farrell

Maid Marian, Marian

Willoughby Gray

Nailer, Outlaw, 1st Healer

Patricia Driscoll

Maid Marian

Arthur Skinner

Outlaw, Soldier, Musician

John Dearth

Outlaw, 2nd Healer, 2nd Pilgrim, Arthur, Bailiff, Baron Hubert, Bodo, Captain Lash, Cook, Count De Clifford, De Belvoir, Drinker at Inn, Faversham, Feeble Beggar, Gatekeeper, Goldsmith, Guard, Hubert, Informer, Lieutenant Howard, Lt. Howard, Master Higgs, Physician, Quentin, Sir Blaise, Soldier, Sorel, Spectator at Duel, Tom, Will

Charles Stapley

Outlaw, Soldier, Ball Guest, Blackbeard, Captain, Charles, the Hunter, Dick the Smith, Drinker at the Blue Boar, Edmund, Exeter, Jack, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Howard, Lt. Howard, Rolf, Seneschal, Sir Gaillard, Sir Miles, Spicer, Stranger, Will, William

Paul Connell

Outlaw, Bailiff, Man-at-Arms, Soldier, 1st Man-at-Arms, 2nd Man at Sanctuary, Courier, Guard, Innkeeper, Jacques, Man-at-Arms, Knight, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Howard, Manservant, Mercer, Monk, Second Wagoner, Sentry, Serf, Sheriff's Steward, Squire, Tinker, Villager

Gabriel Toyne

Outlaw, Eric, 1st Citizen, Bertram, Brother Dominic, Butcher in Market, Captain, Deaf Beggar, Debtor, First Wagoner, Gatekeeper, Landlord, Old Man Driver, Prince John's Dresser, Sentry, Sheriff's Clerk, Tax Collector, Villager, Wagoner

Shaun O'Riordan

Quentin, Archer, Blind Man, Claude, Seneschal, Edward, First Groom, Guard, Jack, Lieutenant, Outlaw, Page, Prince John's Captain, Sailor, Seneschal's Accomplice, Surgeon Calend, Wall Eye, Will, Outlaw

Simone Lovell

Joan

Graham Stewart

2nd Guard, Andrew, Attendant, Giles, Guard, Lieutenant, Malcolm, Messenger, Prison Guard, Scullion, Serf, Sgt. Bault, Stephen, Town Crier, Waldo, William

John Arnatt

Deputy Sheriff of Nottingham, Ralph, Sir Roger Fitzwilliam

Peter Bennett

Eldred, Edward, Edwin, Edwin - 1st Villager, Guard Commander, Lawyer, Librarian, Mercer, Outlaw, Sheriff's Steward, Tavern Keeper, Woodman

Terry Yorke

Edgar, Guard, John Dale, Lieutenant, Man-at-arms, Mauger, Sentry, Sergeant, Servant, Sgt. Bault, Soldier, Squire, Terry -\sMan-at-arms

View All Cast & Crew

User Reviews

There are no user reviews yet. Be the first to add a review.

Related Shows

Samurai Jack

93
Universal Acclaim

Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal

91
Universal Acclaim

Battlestar Galactica (2003)

89
Universal Acclaim

Barry

88
Universal Acclaim

Game of Thrones

86
Universal Acclaim

The Pacific

86
Universal Acclaim

Justified

86
Universal Acclaim

Harley Quinn

86
Universal Acclaim

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

85
Universal Acclaim

The Last of Us

84
Universal Acclaim

X-Men '97

82
Universal Acclaim

The Tick

82
Universal Acclaim

Legion

82
Universal Acclaim

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

82
Universal Acclaim

Star Wars: Visions

81
Universal Acclaim

The Legend of Vox Machina

81
Universal Acclaim

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

80
Generally Favorable

The Long Road Home

80
Generally Favorable

From the Earth to the Moon

80
Generally Favorable

The Tourist

80
Generally Favorable

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

80
Generally Favorable

Lupin

79
Generally Favorable

Related News

2024 Summer/Fall TV Premiere Calendar

2024 Summer/Fall TV Premiere Calendar

Jason Dietz

Find a frequently updated calendar of premiere dates for all upcoming new and returning television shows on broadcast, streaming, and cable, plus TV movies and specials and VOD releases.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Apple TV+ Right Now

What to Watch on Apple TV+ Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movie and TV titles recently added (and coming soon) to Apple TV+, updated frequently.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Peacock Right Now

What to Watch on Peacock Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to the Peacock streaming service, updated frequently.

  • tv show
May 2024 TV Preview

May 2024 TV Preview

Jason Dietz

The month ahead will bring Apple's latest sci-fi series, the return of Hacks, a new Doctor Who, and more.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Paramount+ Right Now

What to Watch on Paramount+ Right Now

Jason Dietz

Find a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added to Paramount+ and Paramount+ With Showtime, plus a list of titles coming soon to the streaming services.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Max Right Now

What to Watch on Max Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Max--plus all of the titles leaving the streaming service this month--updated frequently.

  • tv show