 Robin Hood, Dig Out Your Tights . . . |
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 Oct 24 2005, 09:26 PM
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Space Cowboy  Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,558 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262  |
Having successfully resurrected a TV legend this year, the BBC are planning to resurrect a real one next year as 2006 will see a new 13-part series of Robin Hood that will air in the same Saturday evening time slot as Doctor Who.
You can read more about this here: BBC series needs new Robin Hood Will they be able to better Robin of Sherwood? (hopefully they will use better quality film either way  ).
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Oct 25 2005, 03:53 AM
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OMNOMNOM Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 19,622 Joined: 3-January 05 From: NYC Member No.: 3,076 |
QUOTE (Raven @ Oct 24 2005, 10:26 PM) Having successfully resurrected a TV legend this year, the BBC are planning to resurrect a real one next year as 2006 will see a new 13-part series of Robin Hood that will air in the same Saturday evening time slot as Doctor Who. You can read more about this here: BBC series needs new Robin Hood Will they be able to better Robin of Sherwood? (hopefully they will use better quality film either way ). Nothing will ever beat Maid Marian and her Merry Men. 
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Oct 25 2005, 08:01 AM
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Live And Let Pie Group: Senior Members Posts: 9,166 Joined: 18-February 05 From: Leeds Member No.: 3,441 |
QUOTE (widowspider @ Oct 25 2005, 03:53 AM) Nothing will ever beat Maid Marian and her Merry Men. Ahhhh, good old Little Ron..... They seem to be doing this a lot recently. I wonder if the Beeb are tapping into supposed massive fanbases that exist online to recreate shows they know will have a big following. The only problem with that is that we might go so far down that road that the programmes with limited fan numbers may also eventually get an airing. Like Keeping Up Appearances. Or Birds of a Feather (shudder.....) |
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Oct 25 2005, 08:36 AM
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. Group: Senior Members Posts: 6,111 Joined: 27-February 05 Member No.: 3,514 |
QUOTE (widowspider @ Oct 25 2005, 04:53 AM) Nothing will ever beat Maid Marian and her Merry Men.  I used to have a video of that. Quality stuff. Tony Robinson, what a legend. |
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Oct 25 2005, 09:31 AM
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Fuelled by Dr Oetker Mozzarella Pizza™ Group: Senior Members Posts: 3,329 Joined: 13-April 05 From: Dudleyville Member No.: 3,821 |
QUOTE (widowspider @ Oct 25 2005, 04:53 AM) Maid Marian and her Merry Men Anyone remember the Christmas lampooning 'Father Bloopy' episode (I think the episode was called 'The Big Baby' or similar)? Best. Episode. Ever. |
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Oct 25 2005, 09:37 AM
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. Group: Senior Members Posts: 6,111 Joined: 27-February 05 Member No.: 3,514 |
I loved:
"Ooooooooh the white knight" "Nah that wasn't white... more of a beige." "Ooooooooh the white-ish knight" 
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Oct 25 2005, 09:39 AM
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Fuelled by Dr Oetker Mozzarella Pizza™ Group: Senior Members Posts: 3,329 Joined: 13-April 05 From: Dudleyville Member No.: 3,821 |
QUOTE (Ingram @ Oct 25 2005, 10:37 AM) I loved: "Ooooooooh the white knight" "Nah that wasn't white... more of a beige." "Ooooooooh the white-ish knight" Eyyyy, I remember that one. #He was dressed in white, And he was a knight, that's why they called him.... oooooh, the White Knight# |
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Oct 25 2005, 12:29 PM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,558 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
I'm too old, I was already working (and hence not home in time to watch) when Maid Marion was on!
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Oct 25 2005, 12:40 PM
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65 Group: Senior Members Posts: 4,362 Joined: 4-October 04 From: London Member No.: 2,345 |
They should still show it. I'd love to watch it all over again now i'm a bit older. Saturday mornings would be good- get rid of all that crap on nowadays.
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Oct 25 2005, 12:42 PM
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Fuelled by Dr Oetker Mozzarella Pizza™ Group: Senior Members Posts: 3,329 Joined: 13-April 05 From: Dudleyville Member No.: 3,821 |
I saw an old episode fairly recently, and to be honest, even though I'm bigging it up here, it's probably best remembered through rose tinteds.
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Oct 25 2005, 10:16 PM
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Ade Flanders Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 14,205 Joined: 2-October 04 From: the moment I could first write, I KNEW that I wanted to be an internet forum moderator... Member No.: 2,296 |
I've already mentioned this in the Nottingham meet thread, but it's Robin Of Sherwood all the way. As an early teen, it was the singlemost important programme on TV in 1984 for me, and holds many important memories. The BBC will have their work cut out if they are to equal, let alone better R.O.S. in my eyes - but if they do, then Brillo pads! I shall reserve judgement for now, but remain optimistic...
Rose-tinted specs or no, I've just now gawn an' ordered the R.O.S. Complete Series 8-disc DVD box set from Amazon, thanks to all this Hoodie revival talk! I think I'll watch the Extended Edition of Prince Of Thieves now to celebrate. Whoop whoop whoop! |
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Oct 26 2005, 05:08 AM
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OMNOMNOM Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 19,622 Joined: 3-January 05 From: NYC Member No.: 3,076 |
QUOTE (Ade @ Oct 25 2005, 11:16 PM) I've already mentioned this in the Nottingham meet thread, but it's Robin Of Sherwood all the way. As an early teen, it was the singlemost important programme on TV in 1984 for me, and holds many important memories. The BBC will have their work cut out if they are to equal, let alone better R.O.S. in my eyes - but if they do, then Brillo pads! I shall reserve judgement for now, but remain optimistic... Rose-tinted specs or no, I've just now gawn an' ordered the R.O.S. Complete Series 8-disc DVD box set from Amazon, thanks to all this Hoodie revival talk! I think I'll watch the Extended Edition of Prince Of Thieves now to celebrate. Whoop whoop whoop! See, in 1984 I was only 3, so I'm more of a Maid Marian kinda gal. Saying that, my husband was 20 in 1984.  That's creepy.
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Oct 26 2005, 11:49 AM
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Genius Of Love Group: Senior Members Posts: 6,050 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Leeds. Member No.: 2,871 |
QUOTE (Ingram @ Oct 25 2005, 09:37 AM) I loved: "Ooooooooh the white knight" "Nah that wasn't white... more of a beige." "Ooooooooh the white-ish knight" Oooooh, i havent seen that in ages, gotta love tony robinson.
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Oct 26 2005, 02:13 PM
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Would you like to see my mask? Group: Senior Members Posts: 8,101 Joined: 6-October 04 From: Yorkshire - a place, a state of mind Member No.: 2,406 |
I've got all three series ready for my viewing pleasure, now...
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Oct 26 2005, 03:02 PM
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You do scribble Group: Senior Members Posts: 14,968 Joined: 7-October 04 From: East Member No.: 2,423 |
QUOTE (Blind I/O @ Oct 26 2005, 02:13 PM) I've got all three series ready for my viewing pleasure, now... Are you wearing this as you watch it? 
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