A cryptic message is delivered to Robin Hood, telling him to head to the Tower of London and potentially mortal danger. The Queen has summoned Robin to step in front of a pending marriage between Prince John and the french princess Isabella. Prince John is seeking to secure even more power and with this marriage would remove King Arthur from the throne. As Robin interferes, it is quickly realized that Isabella is not helpful nor ignorant to the happenings of the court.
Personal Synopsis
A power grab by marriage is par for course throughout history and this episode show the length Prince John would take to getting full control. His plans if panned out right would solidify his realm but he has not taken into account his choice in Isabella as his wife. This episode has the fantastic Donald Pleasance as Prince John and a rare visit to London for our protagonist.
Original Air-Date: November 19th 1956
Directed by Lindsay Anderson
Written by Neil R. Collins
Robin Hood- Richard Greene
Little John- Archie Duncan
Maid Marian- Bernadette O’Farrell
Isabella- Zena Walker
Princess Avice- Helen Cherry
Prince John- Donald Pleasence
Pembroke- Alan Edwards
Sir Damon- Martin Lane
Landlord- Howard Lang
Page- Shaun O’Riordan
Tavern Keeper- Peter Bennett
Old Woman- Noel Hood
Chambermaid- Lynette Mills
Will- Brandon Brady
Maid-in-waiting- Isobel Greig
Jailer- Victor Woolf
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