The Adventures of Robin Hood 1955
What is The Adventures of Robin Hood?
The Adventures of Robin Hood is a British television series that aired on ITV from 1955 to 1959. The show features the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his companions in Sherwood Forest, who defend the people of England against injustice during the absence of King Richard the Lionheart.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1955
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 144
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 26, 1955
- Last aired
- Nov 12, 1960
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Family
- Updated
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Overview
The Adventures of Robin Hood is a British television series that aired on ITV from 1955 to 1959. The show features the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his companions in Sherwood Forest, who defend the people of England against injustice during the absence of King Richard the Lionheart. While some episodes adapt traditional Robin Hood stories, most were original scripts written specifically for the series. It was broadcast weekly in half-hour, black-and-white episodes, totaling 143 installments over its runtime. The series starred Richard Greene as Robin Hood alongside a supporting cast including Victor Woolf, Archie Duncan, and Alexander Gauge. The program focused on Robin and his band of Merry Men as they opposed the corrupt rule of Prince John and other adversaries. The show was produced with new drama scenarios rather than strictly retelling classic folklore. It became a significant production in British television history and contributed to the enduring popularity of the Robin Hood legend.
Should you watch it?
“The legendary outlaw Robin Hood leads his merry men against injustice in Sherwood Forest.”
- features iconic legendary characters
- mixes traditional tales with original stories
- some episodes deviate from traditional folklore
Watch it if you enjoy classic television adaptations of legendary figures and heroic adventures.
The series contains mild action and adventure themes suitable for a general audience.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Coming of Robin Hood Sep 26, 1955
- E2 The Moneylender Oct 3, 1955
- E3 Dead Or Alive Oct 10, 1955
- E4 Friar Tuck Oct 17, 1955
- E5 Maid Marian Oct 24, 1955
- E6 A Guest for the Gallows Oct 31, 1955
- E7 The Challenge Nov 7, 1955
- E8 Queen Eleanor Nov 14, 1955
- E9 Checkmate Nov 21, 1955
- E10 The Ordeal Nov 28, 1955
- E11 A Husband for Marian Dec 5, 1955
- E12 The Highlander Dec 12, 1955
- E13 The Youngest Outlaw Dec 19, 1955
- E14 The Betrothal Dec 26, 1955
- E15 The Alchemist Jan 2, 1956
- E16 The Jongleur Jan 9, 1956
- E17 The Brothers Jan 16, 1956
- E18 The Intruders Jan 23, 1956
- E19 The Sheriff's Boots Jan 30, 1956
- E20 Errand of Mercy Feb 6, 1956
- E21 The Vandals Feb 13, 1956
- E22 Richard the Lionheart Feb 20, 1956
- E23 Ladies of Sherwood Feb 27, 1956
- E24 Will Scarlet Mar 5, 1956
- E25 The Deserted Castle Mar 12, 1956
- E26 The Miser Mar 19, 1956
- E27 Trial By Battle Mar 26, 1956
- E28 Children of the Greenwood Apr 2, 1956
- E29 The May Queen Apr 9, 1956
- E30 The Wanderer Apr 16, 1956
- E31 The Byzantine Treasure Apr 23, 1956
- E32 Secret Mission Apr 30, 1956
- E33 The Inquisitor May 7, 1956
- E34 Tables Turned May 14, 1956
- E35 The Traitor May 21, 1956
- E36 The Thorkil Ghost May 28, 1956
- E37 The Knight Who Came to Dinner Jun 4, 1956
- E38 The Wager Jun 11, 1956
- E39 The Prisoner Jul 9, 1956
Season 2 · 39 episodes
- E1 A Village Wooing Oct 1, 1956
- E2 The Scientist Oct 8, 1956
- E3 Blackmail Oct 15, 1956
- E4 A Year And A Day Oct 22, 1956
- E5 The Goldmaker Oct 29, 1956
- E6 The Imposters Nov 5, 1956
- E7 Ransom Nov 12, 1956
- E8 Isabella Nov 19, 1956
- E9 The Hero Nov 26, 1956
- E10 The Haunted Mill Dec 3, 1956
- E11 The Black Patch Dec 10, 1956
- E12 Outlaw Money Dec 17, 1956
- E13 The Friar's Pilgrimage Dec 24, 1956
- E14 The Trap Dec 31, 1956
- E15 Hubert Jan 7, 1957
- E16 The Dream Jan 14, 1957
- E17 The Blackbird Jan 21, 1957
- E18 The Shell Game Jan 28, 1957
- E19 The Final Tax Feb 4, 1957
- E20 The Ambush Feb 11, 1957
- E21 The Bandit of Brittany Feb 18, 1957
- E22 The Goldmaker's Return Feb 25, 1957
- E23 Flight From France Mar 4, 1957
- E24 The Secret Pool May 11, 1957
- E25 Fair Play Mar 18, 1957
- E26 The Dowry Mar 25, 1957
- E27 The York Treasure Apr 1, 1957
- E28 The Borrowed Baby Apr 8, 1957
- E29 The Black Five Apr 15, 1957
- E30 Food For Thought Apr 22, 1957
- E31 Too Many Earls Apr 29, 1957
- E32 Highland Fling May 6, 1957
- E33 The Mystery Of Ireland's Eye May 13, 1957
- E34 The Little People May 20, 1957
- E35 The Infidel May 27, 1957
- E36 The Frightened Tailor Jun 3, 1957
- E37 The Path Of True Love Jun 10, 1957
- E38 The Road In The Air Jun 17, 1957
- E39 Carlotta Jun 24, 1957
Season 3 · 40 episodes
- E1 The Salt King Sep 30, 1957
- E2 A Tuck In Time Oct 7, 1957
- E3 Pepper Oct 14, 1957
- E4 The Charter Oct 21, 1957
- E5 A Change Of Heart Oct 28, 1957
- E6 Brother Battle Nov 4, 1957
- E7 My Brother's Keeper Nov 11, 1957
- E8 An Apple For The Archer Nov 18, 1957
- E9 The Angry Village Nov 25, 1957
- E10 The Mark Dec 2, 1957
- E11 The Bride Of Robin Hood Dec 9, 1957
- E12 To Be A Student Dec 16, 1957
- E13 The Christmas Goose Dec 23, 1957
- E14 The Challenge Of The Black Knight Dec 30, 1957
- E15 The Rivals Jan 6, 1958
- E16 The Profiteer Jan 13, 1958
- E17 Knight Errant Jan 20, 1958
- E18 The Healing Hand Jan 27, 1958
- E19 One Man's Meat Feb 3, 1958
- E20 Too Many Robins Feb 10, 1958
- E21 The Crusaders Feb 17, 1958
- E22 Castle In The Air Feb 24, 1958
- E23 The Double Mar 3, 1958
- E24 Roman Gold Mar 10, 1958
- E25 The Ghost That Failed Mar 17, 1958
- E26 At The Sign Of The Blue Boar Mar 24, 1958
- E27 Quickness Of The Hand Mar 31, 1958
- E28 The Elixir Of Youth Apr 7, 1958
- E29 The Genius Apr 14, 1958
- E30 The Youthful Menace Apr 21, 1958
- E31 The Minstrel Apr 28, 1958
- E32 The Doctor May 5, 1958
- E33 The Lottery May 12, 1958
- E34 The Fire May 19, 1958
- E35 Lincoln Green May 26, 1958
- E36 Woman's War Jun 2, 1958
- E37 Little Mother Jun 9, 1958
- E38 Marian's Prize
- E39 Farewell To Tuck Jun 30, 1958
- E41 Farewell To Tuck
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Sybella Nov 21, 1959
- E2 The Flying Sorcerer Nov 28, 1959
- E3 The Lady-Killer Dec 5, 1959
- E4 A Touch Of Fever Dec 12, 1959
- E5 The Devil You Don't Know Dec 19, 1959
- E6 The Loaf Jan 2, 1960
- E7 Six Strings To His Bow Jan 9, 1960
- E8 Tuck's Love Day Feb 27, 1960
- E9 A Bushel Of Apples Jul 17, 1960
- E10 The Truce Jul 24, 1960
- E11 The Debt Jul 31, 1960
- E12 The Oath Aug 7, 1960
- E13 The Charm Pedlar Aug 14, 1960
- E14 Goodbye Little John Aug 21, 1960
- E15 The Reluctant Rebel Aug 28, 1960
- E16 The Bagpiper Sep 4, 1960
- E17 The Parting Guest Sep 11, 1960
- E18 Hostage For A Hangman Sep 18, 1960
- E19 Hue And Cry Sep 25, 1960
- E20 The Champion Oct 2, 1960
- E21 The Edge And The Point Oct 8, 1960
- E22 A Race Against Time Oct 15, 1960
- E23 The Pharoah Stones Oct 22, 1960
- E24 Bride For An Outlaw Oct 29, 1960
- E25 Double Trouble Nov 5, 1960
- E26 Trapped Nov 12, 1960
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is the legendary figure Robin Hood.
Where does the show take place?
The series is set in Sherwood Forest and the surrounding vicinity.
Are the episodes based on existing stories?
Some episodes dramatize traditional tales while others feature original scripts.
Who accompanies Robin Hood?
Robin Hood is accompanied by his band of merry men.
Is the series entirely based on traditional folklore?
No, most episodes were original dramas created by the show's writers and producers.