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What to make of this film, a modern German take on the Robin Hood legend seen from Maid Marian’s point of view?
I enjoyed the forest scenes and the medieval buildings (many of these were in ruins, but that was built into the script). Also, good to see a story from Marian’s point of view. The legends were well adapted and made sense in the film’s narrative.
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Available this autumn, The Tourney, book one in my Adventures of Maid Marian series. Formats: print, eBook, audiobook and translations.
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The Adventures of Robin Hood
Episode 5: Maid Marian
Introductory minstrel song: “Robin Hood bold and free, of every man is unafraid; 'til one day he meets his match, with Marian the maid!"
Regular Cast
Sir Robin of Locksley – Richard Greene
Maid Marian – Bernadette O’Farrell
The Sheriff of Nottingham – Alan Wheatley
Little John – Archie Duncan
Friar Tuck - Alexander Gauge
Joan of the Blue Bull Inn - Simone Lovell#SocialHistory #History #Television #Medieval #RobinHood #MaidMarian
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The Adventures of Robin Hood
Episode 4: Friar Tuck
Introductory minstrel song: “Mildred flees Sir William's trope, 'tis Harold she would rather wed; she seeks the aid of Friar Tuck, and vows are safely said!”
📷 Alexander Gauge as Friar Tuck
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Medieval tournaments developed as a training ground for warfare. As time moved on, the tournaments became entertainments with music, dancing, various sporting events, betting and stalls.
In 1348, a shocked monastic chronicler recorded that forty “wonton” women dressed as men in multi-coloured garments and paraded through the lists on chargers and palfreys. They “forgot” their marriage vows and indulged in “lewd behaviour”.
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Book One in my Maid Marian and Robin Hood series will be The Tourney. The Sheriff of Nottingham organises a May festival (1215) and the various characters arrive to display their skills. Chapter One opens with Marian practicing her archery skills. However, because she’s a woman, the sheriff will not allow her to participate in the tourney.
#SocialHistory #History #RobinHood #MaidMarian #Medieval #Books
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Robin Hood - Fact or Fiction?
There is a wealth of material available about Robin Hood, stretching back to the medieval era. Everyone who’s heard of Robin has their own image of him, so I won’t repeat all the well known legends here. Instead, I will offer my view of Robin Hood as he will appear in my Maid Marian and Robin Hood stories.
🖼️ 15th century print of Robin Hood
#SocialHistory #History #RobinHood #MaidMarian #1950s #Medieval
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Will Scarlet - Fact or Fiction?
There are numerous variations of Will’s surname - Scarlett, Scarlock, Scadlock, Scatheloke, Scathelocke and Shacklock. Whichever surname you choose, Will was firmly established as a member of Robin Hood’s band in the earliest medieval ballads.
🖼️ Will Scarlet by Louis Rhead, 1912
#SocialHistory #History #RobinHood #MaidMarian #1950s #Medieval
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The Adventures of Robin Hood
Episode 3: Dead or Alive
Introductory minstrel song: "Freedom is calling to Little John, the giant; Robin helps him understand, a serf can be defiant!"
Regular Cast
Sir Robin of Locksley - Richard Greene
Maid Marian - Bernadette O’Farrell
The Sheriff of Nottingham - Alan Wheatley
Little John - Archie Duncan📷 Archie Duncan as Little John
#SocialHistory #History #RobinHood #MaidMarian #1950s #Medieval
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Sir Guy of Gisborne - Fact or Fiction?
Sir Guy of Gisborne first appeared in medieval ballads as an assassin who attempted to kill Robin Hood. He also appeared as a romantic rival to Robin Hood, seeking to win Maid Marian’s affections.
🖼️ Robin Hood and Sir Guy of Gisborne by Louis Rhead
#SocialHistory #History #RobinHood #MaidMarian #1950s #Medieval
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Friar Tuck - Fact or Fiction?
Along with Maid Marian, Friar Tuck was associated in medieval ballads and plays with the May Games. In some of the legends he was a monk at Fountains Abbey and St Mary’s Abbey, York.
In many versions of the legends, Friar Tuck first encounters Robin Hood on a riverbank. There, a battle of wits ensues as first one then the other is forced to carry his tormentor across the river.
#SocialHistory #History #RobinHood #MaidMarian #1950s #Medieval
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Little John - Fact or Fiction?
Little John aka John Little is one of the regular characters in the Robin Hood legends. A giant, sometimes portrayed as seven feet tall, and a master of the quarterstaff, Little John could be relied upon to provide muscle whenever Robin Hood needed it.
🖼️ Robin Hood and Little John by Louis Rhead
#SocialHistory #History #RobinHood #MaidMarian #1950s #Medieval
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The Adventures of Robin Hood
Episode 2: The Moneylender
Introductory minstrel song: "Trapped by the Sheriff, stands Robin like a mighty rock; and falls heir to the brave Will Scatlock!"
Regular Cast
Sir Robin of Locksley - Richard Greene
The Sheriff of Nottingham - Alan Wheatley
Edgar - Alfie BassGuest Stars
Herbert of Doncaster - Leo McKern#SocialHistory #History #RobinHood #MaidMarian #1950s #Medieval
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Maid Marian - Fact or Fiction?
Maid Marian was not mentioned in the earliest Robin Hood ballads. She appears to have developed through the May Games festivities, commonly held around Whitsun. Some traditions regarded her as a shepherdess, while others gave her a noble background.
🖼️ 17th century woodcut of Maid Marian
#SocialHistory #History #RobinHood #MaidMarian #Medieval #Art
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The Adventures of Robin Hood
Episode 1: The Coming of Robin Hood
Introductory minstrel song: “Robin of Locksley, a knight bold and good; back from the Holy Wars, becomes Robin Hood!”
📷 Richard Greene as Robin Hood.
#SocialHistory #History #RobinHood #MaidMarian #1950s #Medieval
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The television series The Adventures of Robin Hood was produced by Hannah Weinstein (pictured), an American-British journalist, publicist and political activist. Fleeing political persecution, Hannah left America and settled in Britain. In London, in 1952, she established Sapphire Films. With the support of Lew Grade, Sapphire Films made series for the ITV network, including The Adventures of Robin Hood.
#SocialHistory #History #RobinHood #MaidMarian #1950s #Medieval
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Kinematograph, December 1955
Another insight into the making of The Adventures of Robin Hood, from Sidney Cole, associate producer on the television series.
“The basis of good storytelling is always to present the narrative in the clearest and most direct way.”
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The Stage, December 1955
Ice archery…what could possibly go wrong…
#SocialHistory #History #Ice #Archery #1950s #RobinHood #MaidMarian
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Number one in a weekly series, Maid Marian and Robin Hood https://hannah-howe.com/2025/06/28/maid-marian-and-robin-hood-1/
#Myths #Legends #Medieval #MaidMarian #RobinHood #Books #Television
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The Adventures of Robin Hood.
The Making of a Television Series.
Beginnings: The Stage, 21 April 1955.
More details about the actors in future posts.
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Based on British productions in the 1950s and 1960s, who would be your “ideal” Maid Marian?
Multiple choice for those who have more than one favourite.
I’ve posted pen portraits over the past three days, but will add their pictures below.
Bernadette O'Farrell
Patricia Driscoll
Gay Hamilton
Sarah Branch#Television #Actress #Poll #RobinHood #MaidMarian #1950s #1960s #Legends
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Maid Marian number four, Sarah Branch
Sarah Branch was born on 7 January 1938 in London. Before embarking on an acting career she modelled wedding dresses. She only made four films of note, but two of those films featured stand-out performances - Silver in Hell is a City and Maid Marian in Sword of Sherwood Forest.
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Maid Marian number three, Gay Hamilton.
Gay Hamilton was born on 29 April 1943 in Uddingston, Scotland. She appeared in a variety of films and television shows including Man in a Suitcase, Space: 1999 and Shoestring.
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Maid Marian number two, Patricia Driscoll.
Patricia Driscoll was born in London on 17 December 1927. She married actor Duncan Lamont in 1950 and appeared in six films between 1955 and 1960.
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I’m developing a series set in the medieval era - the Robin Hood legend as seen from Maid Marian’s perspective. For my research, I’m focusing on British productions from the 1950s and 1960s. From that period, I will present four actresses who played Marian and, when all have been featured, I’ll invite you to vote for your favourite.
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Absolutely obligatory post for the morn of P-P-P-P-P-P-P-P #PancakeDay 🥞 #ShroveTuesday #MaidMarian youtu.be/gj_aHCpZl4k
Pancake Day - Maid Marian -
CW: nudity
And here's the nude version :blobfoxwinkmlem:
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Winner of the September Fanart poll on Patreon: Maid Marian!
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Did a doodle of Disney's Maid Marian at the coffee shop :fox: ☕
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