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Walkabout (Robin Hood)
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Walkabout is the tenth episode of series two of the BBC's Robin Hood series. The episode aired on Saturday December 8, 2007 on BBC One
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By the time Gisborne raises the alarm, Prince John's private army is already on its way, ready to raze Nottingham to the ground at sunset. Drastic action is called for, so while keeping up appearances to Jasper, Gisborne and Marian secretly task Robin with tracking down the Sheriff in the forest. As the gang prepare to leave Robin asks Will to stay at the castle and make sure that Marian is safe. Little John is unhappy because this is the day they hand out alms
for the poor. In the forest he tells Djaq that he will not help look for the Sheriff, but help the poor instead, and she has no choice but to follow him.
While searching through the forest Robin tells Much that he and Marian are engaged to be married. Much says he is happy and the two friends hug, however it is evident that deep down Much is upset at losing Robin to Marian.
The Sheriff, meanwhile, is getting to grips with nature, and embarks on a journey of rediscovery. When he comes across some scheming beggars intent on fleecing Robin Hood, he realises he can get his hands on the Pact at last. Even Little John is fooled by the Sheriff's brilliant blind poor-man act and, deciding that he'd rather help a group of refugees than locate a cruel tyrant, he brings his enemy right into the heart of the camp.
At the castle, Allan finds Will and tries to apologise for his mistakes and asks if there is any chance of him returning to the gang, but Will tells him it's too late. Later, as the towns people arm themselves, Allan tries again to speak to Will and this time Will takes the hand that is offered.
Jasper informs Gisborne that due to Gisborne's status as a Black Knight, he is free to flee the town with any family he may have, before its destruction. Guy tells Jasper that he has no family, until he thinks of Marian. Jasper says that Marian can be spared as well - if Guy has married her before sundown.
Guy tells Marian this; and although Marian never says no to Guy's marriage proposal, she explains that she cannot bring herself to abandon Nottingham, marriage or not. Even Will tries to persuade her to accept Guy's hand because it seems the only way to save herself, without success. Guy decides to risk his life and stay with her in the castle, saying that if he is going to die, he is going to die at her side.
As sunset and oblivion draw closer, and Prince John's army loom on the horizon, Marian, Gisborne, Will and Allan prepare to fight for their lives alongside the people of Nottingham.
Robin comes to the rescue by capturing the Sheriff before he can leave the camp with The Great Pact. Getting him back to the castle just in time, the Sheriff angrily berates an astounded Jasper and sends the army away. He is giddy when he tells Gisborne that he has singlehandedly infiltrated Hood's camp and has retrieved The Pact - only to furiously discover that Robin has stolen the Pact back during the return to Nottingham.
BBC One
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Plot
Tormented by Robin, the Sheriff finds himself sleepwalking straight into Sherwood Forest. Unfortunately, he's missing on the very day that Prince John's messenger, Jasper, arrives to check all is well in Nottingham.By the time Gisborne raises the alarm, Prince John's private army is already on its way, ready to raze Nottingham to the ground at sunset. Drastic action is called for, so while keeping up appearances to Jasper, Gisborne and Marian secretly task Robin with tracking down the Sheriff in the forest. As the gang prepare to leave Robin asks Will to stay at the castle and make sure that Marian is safe. Little John is unhappy because this is the day they hand out alms
Alms
Alms or almsgiving is a religious rite which, in general, involves giving materially to another as an act of religious virtue.It exists in a number of religions. In Philippine Regions, alms are given as charity to benefit the poor. In Buddhism, alms are given by lay people to monks and nuns to...
for the poor. In the forest he tells Djaq that he will not help look for the Sheriff, but help the poor instead, and she has no choice but to follow him.
While searching through the forest Robin tells Much that he and Marian are engaged to be married. Much says he is happy and the two friends hug, however it is evident that deep down Much is upset at losing Robin to Marian.
The Sheriff, meanwhile, is getting to grips with nature, and embarks on a journey of rediscovery. When he comes across some scheming beggars intent on fleecing Robin Hood, he realises he can get his hands on the Pact at last. Even Little John is fooled by the Sheriff's brilliant blind poor-man act and, deciding that he'd rather help a group of refugees than locate a cruel tyrant, he brings his enemy right into the heart of the camp.
At the castle, Allan finds Will and tries to apologise for his mistakes and asks if there is any chance of him returning to the gang, but Will tells him it's too late. Later, as the towns people arm themselves, Allan tries again to speak to Will and this time Will takes the hand that is offered.
Jasper informs Gisborne that due to Gisborne's status as a Black Knight, he is free to flee the town with any family he may have, before its destruction. Guy tells Jasper that he has no family, until he thinks of Marian. Jasper says that Marian can be spared as well - if Guy has married her before sundown.
Guy tells Marian this; and although Marian never says no to Guy's marriage proposal, she explains that she cannot bring herself to abandon Nottingham, marriage or not. Even Will tries to persuade her to accept Guy's hand because it seems the only way to save herself, without success. Guy decides to risk his life and stay with her in the castle, saying that if he is going to die, he is going to die at her side.
As sunset and oblivion draw closer, and Prince John's army loom on the horizon, Marian, Gisborne, Will and Allan prepare to fight for their lives alongside the people of Nottingham.
Robin comes to the rescue by capturing the Sheriff before he can leave the camp with The Great Pact. Getting him back to the castle just in time, the Sheriff angrily berates an astounded Jasper and sends the army away. He is giddy when he tells Gisborne that he has singlehandedly infiltrated Hood's camp and has retrieved The Pact - only to furiously discover that Robin has stolen the Pact back during the return to Nottingham.
Cast
- Jonas ArmstrongJonas ArmstrongJonas Armstrong is an Irish-actor, raised in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, best known for his appearances on television in the United Kingdom, where he played the title role in the BBC One drama series Robin Hood.-Career:...
... Robin HoodRobin HoodRobin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men". Traditionally, Robin Hood and his men are depicted wearing Lincoln green clothes.... - Lucy Griffiths ... Lady MarianMaid MarianMaid Marian is the wife of the legendary English outlaw Robin Hood. Stemming from another, older tradition, she became associated with Robin Hood only in the 16th century.-History:The earliest medieval Robin Hood stories gave him no female companion...
- Keith Allen ... the Sheriff of NottinghamSheriff of NottinghamThe Sheriff of Nottingham was historically the office responsible for enforcing law and order in Nottingham and bringing criminals to justice. For years the post has been directly appointed by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham and in modern times, with the existence of the police force, the position is...
- Richard ArmitageRichard Armitage (actor)Richard Crispin Armitage is an English actor famous for his roles as John Thornton in North and South, Guy of Gisborne in Robin Hood, and Lucas North in Spooks...
... Sir Guy of GisbourneGuy of GisbourneSir Guy of Gisbourne is a character from the Robin Hood legends of English folklore. In The Ballad of Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne , he hunts Robin for the Sheriff of Nottingham, but Robin kills him and cuts off his head... - Joe ArmstrongJoe Armstrong (actor)Joe Armstrong is an English actor. He played Allan A Dale in the BBC series Robin Hood. He plays Hotspur in the forthcoming BBC production of Henry IV, Part 1 and he will appear in the film Closer to the Moon by Nae Caranfil...
... Allan-a-Dale - Harry LloydHarry LloydHarry Lloyd is an English actor. He played Will Scarlet in the first two seasons of the BBC drama Robin Hood which began in 2006...
... Will ScarletWill ScarletWill Scarlet was a prominent member of Robin Hood's Merry Men. He was present in the earliest ballads along with Little John and Much the Miller's Son.... - Anjali JayAnjali JayAnjali Jay is a British-Indian actress. She is best known for her role in the 2006 film Blind Dating and as Djaq on the first two seasons of the 2006 television series Robin Hood.-Biography:...
... Djaq - Sam TroughtonSam TroughtonSam Troughton is a British actor. He is the son of David Troughton and the grandson of Doctor Who actor Patrick Troughton. His younger brother is Warwickshire cricketer Jim Troughton...
... MuchMuch the Miller's SonMuch the Miller's Son was, in the tales of Robin Hood, one of his Merry Men. He appears in some of the oldest ballads, A Gest of Robyn Hode and Robin Hood and the Monk, as one of the company.Generally he becomes an outlaw when he is caught poaching... - Gordon KennedyGordon Kennedy (actor)Gordon Kennedy is a Scottish actor. Kennedy grew up in Tranent, East Lothian, and attended George Watson's College in Edinburgh...
... Little JohnLittle JohnLittle John was a legendary fellow outlaw of Robin Hood, and was said to be Robin's chief lieutenant and second-in-command of the Merry Men.-Folklore:He appears in the earliest recorded Robin Hood ballads and stories... - Charlie BrooksCharlie BrooksCharlene "Charlie" Brooks is a Welsh actress, best known for playing Janine Butcher on the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Acting career:...
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Popular culture references
- The Sheriff at one point utters "A kingdom for some shoes" - this is an adaptation of the Richard IIIRichard III (play)Richard III is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1591. It depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of Richard III of England. The play is grouped among the histories in the First Folio and is most often classified...
line "A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!" His line whilst raiding Robin's camp about being a rich man, a poor man, a beggar man, and now a thief quotes the nursery rhyme Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, SailorTinker, Tailor"Tinker Tailor" is a counting game, nursery rhyme and fortune telling song traditionally played in England, that can be used to count cherry stones, buttons, daisy petals and other items...
. - Sir Jasper is in favour of the razing of Nottingham since his cousin has been awarded the contract for rebuilding it - this references the controversial awarding of reconstruction contracts to companies such as HalliburtonHalliburtonHalliburton is the world's second largest oilfield services corporation with operations in more than 70 countries. It has hundreds of subsidiaries, affiliates, branches, brands and divisions worldwide and employs over 50,000 people....
after the war in Iraq.