Coz King John was a nasty sod who ate babies, Robin Hood only ate cornflakes and meals for one and didn't smoke much.
In the legend of Robin Hood, King Richard the Lionheart is succeeded by his brother, Prince John, who becomes King John.
The cast of The Legend of Robin Hood - 1971 includes: Tim Elliott Peter Guest Ron Haddrick as Sheriff of Nottingham John Kingley John Llewellyn Helen Morse Brenda Senders
Little John is one of Robin Hood's associates in Sherwood Forest.
According to the legend, Robin Hood had many friends. They included Allan aDale, Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett, and Maid Marion.
Some of the retellings of the legend of Robin Hood place him in the era of King John, thought he has been similarly dated to Henry II, Richard and various of the Edwards. He certainly works as a pantomine villain, the image of Bad King John against people's hero Robin Hood.
Robin Hood's principle opponent was the Sheriff of Nottingham. As a bandit Robin Hood was kind of beneath Prince John's notice.
In the Robin Hood legend, the Sheriff of Nottingham captures Little John, one of Robin Hood's loyal companions, after a confrontation. Little John, known for his impressive size and strength, is often portrayed as being taken by surprise or outmatched. The sheriff typically represents the oppressive authority, trying to subdue Robin Hood's band of outlaws. However, Little John eventually escapes or is rescued, continuing his allegiance to Robin and the fight against tyranny.
Several characters in the Robin Hood legend express disdain for him, most notably Prince John, who sees Robin as a threat to his authority. The Sheriff of Nottingham is another prominent antagonist, constantly attempting to capture Robin and eliminate his influence. Additionally, some wealthy landowners and nobles resent Robin Hood for his redistribution of wealth and his defiance of social norms.
The Legend of Robin Hood was a 1975 BBC television serial that told the story of the life of Robin Hood. The possibility that there was a person on whom the life of Robin Hood is based is actually high. The legend however is very likely embellished beyond accuracy.
The Robin Hood stories are partly legend and there is some debate about whether Robin Hood is one person or an amalgamation of several historical characters. It is assumed that the King Richard in the Robin hood stories is "Richard Coeur de Leon" or Richard the Lionheart and his family name was Plantagenet. His younger brother John, succeeded him upon his death.
In most versions of the Robin Hood legend, Robin Hood met Little John while crossing a bridge. They then engaged in a staff fight, where Little John's strength and skill impressed Robin Hood, leading them to become loyal friends and companions in their fight against injustice.
The legend has it that the outlaw, Robin Hood, was a Saxon Earl. during the reign of King Richard the Lion-heart. Richard spent most of his reign abroad on crusades in Palestine, leaving his brother Prince John in charge of Britain. On Richards death, John became King.