Maid Marian and Her Merry Men
Overview
Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, crafted by Tony Robinson and directed by David Bell, debuted on BBC One in 1989, entertaining audiences until 1994. This charming British children's sitcom offers a whimsical twist on the Robin Hood legend, featuring Maid Marian as the leader of the Merry Men while portraying Robin as a bumbling ex-tailor. Renowned for its surreal humor and clever anachronisms, the show has drawn comparisons to Blackadder, thanks to Robinson's involvement and its historical backdrop. With its blend of social commentary and pop culture references, it resonated with both children and adults alike, showcasing a unique comedic flair.
Episodes
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1
How the Band Got Together
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2
Robert the Incredible Chicken
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3
A Game Called John
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4
The Miracle of St. Charlene
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5
The Sharp End of a Cow
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6
The Whitish Knight
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1
The Beast of Bolsover
A new gang, headed by the notorious Australian Beast of Bolsover and his troublesome nephew, the Nuisance of Nuneaton, takes over Worksop, demanding ...
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2
The Worksop Egg Fairy
The first egg in two years is laid in Worksop.
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3
Little Brown Noses
When young Colin is kidnapped by the Sheriff, the Merry Men spring into action to rescue him. Meanwhile, Guy of Gisborne, the King's nephew, makes hi...
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4
Rabies in Love
Rabies finds himself smitten with the most formidable woman he's ever encountered, prompting the Merry Men to rally and help him win her heart. Howev...
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5
Rotten Rose: Part 1
Marian is taken aback when her cunning former classmate, 'Rotten' Rose Scargill, starts getting close to Robin. Concerned, Marian confronts Rose abou...
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6
Rotten Rose: Part 2
As Robin faces execution alongside Marian, he discovers that she was never disloyal to him, thanks to Rose's twisted desire to preserve Robin for her ...
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1
The Big Baby
The sheriff commissions a colossal jelly baby resembling King John as a gift, but the merry men snatch it away. To salvage the situation and secure a...
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2
Driving Ambition
The sheriff finds himself in need of cash to persuade driving instructor Snooker to help John pass his driving test. He seizes an opportunity when Ro...
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3
Keeping Mum
Chaos erupts in Worksop when a comet streaks across the sky, leading to Snooker tumbling from a ladder, becoming entangled in glue and leaves. Meanwh...
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4
They Came from Outer Space
Chaos erupts in Worksop as a comet streaks through the sky, leading to Snooker tumbling off a ladder and getting stuck in a mess of glue and foliage. ...
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5
Robin and the Beansprout
Robin heads to Worksop to grab a Chinese takeaway but is disappointed when he receives just a single bean sprout, which he promptly tosses aside in i...
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6
The Great Mud Harvest
As everyone struggles with financial strain, the sheriff decides to let Gary go in an effort to save money. However, he narrowly escapes being dismis...
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1
Tunnel Vision
King John plans to dig a tunnel to Scunthorpe, but the townspeople are alarmed by rumors that its residents possess two heads. Meanwhile, Rose and Gu...
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2
Bouncy Sheriff
Frustrated by the merry men's sexist behavior, Marian decides to leave the gang and joins forces with Rose, who is offering home improvement services...
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3
Raining Forks
As the villagers fall ill with colds, the sheriff decides to take them to the coast, but his ulterior motive is to have them construct a holiday camp...
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4
The Wise Woman of Worksop
The group is plagued by sleepless nights, disrupting everyone’s rest. To help, Gladys offers a remedy called Sleepy Cake, which hilariously transfor...
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5
Robin the Bad
King John enlists a doppelgänger of Robin to commit misdeeds in Worksop, aiming to tarnish Robin's reputation and that of his outlaw companions. How...
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6
The Nice Sumatran
Following an attack on the castle, King John chooses to step down and hand over power to Guy. He retreats to the outlaws' hideout, where Robin hopes t...
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7
Voyage to the Bottom of the Forest
After dozing off, Rabies inadvertently allows the outlaws to miss an ambush. Upon waking, he spots a boat that the king purchased at a boat show. The ...
