A series of six programmes about the truth behind some of the popular figures in British history. Robin Hood
Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Robin Hood is England's most celebrated legendary hero. Supremely brave, resourceful and loyal, he stands for the retribution of wrong in a corrupt society. For 600 years he has inspired ballads and epic tales of adventure; and, in the 20th century, he is the illustrious subject of many major films. But who was he?
MAGNUS MAGNUSSON examines the early printed ballads for clues and finds that the place names mentioned exist today: villages, forests and highways in England are undeniably associated with his name. Could such a strong presence in English folk culture be purely fictional? Can we make the real Robin Hood stand up? Music played and arranged by ST GEORGE'S CANZONA
Film cameraman COLIN WALDECK Film editor roy FRY Producer JANE COLES Editor BRUCE NORMAN