Robin Hood S02 E03 "Childhood"



Fun, modern and intelligent, Robin Hood (2006) sets out to entertain a whole new generation and stars newcomer Jonas Armstrong in the lead role. Robin Hood's striking new look, coupled with Dominic Minghella's sharp scripts, updates the popular legend for a sophisticated contemporary audience.

Full of action, humour and romance, Robin Hood outwits and delights us as he fights the authority of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham with outrageous scams, disguises, tricks and ingenuity, breathtaking archery and incredible swordplay.


When a group of boys accidentally stumbles on Gisborne's weapons testing site, all but one's taken prisoner. The resourceful escapee Daniel raises the alarm and Robin's horrified to discover that Gisborne has developed an indestructible new suit of armour, such an army would easily defeat King Richard and must be stopped!

Richard Armitage as GisborneGisborne has taken the boys back to Locksley Manor. Luckily Robin and his gang arrive to the rescue just in the nick of time! What’s more, Robin cleverly steals the black diamond which is an intrinsic part of the how steel is created. But disaster strikes and Daniel is captured!

The Sheriff demands an exchange: Robin can have Daniel back, if he hands over the black diamond...

Harry Lloyd as Will ScarlettRobin’s priority is rescuing Daniel and the gang decide that he’ll agree to the exchange, and once it’s over, they'll destroy the black diamond with a flaming arrow.

Lucy Griffiths as MarianMarian learns of Daniel’s capture and puts a plan into action. Feigning interest in seeing Gisborne she requests a night pass from the Sheriff. In fact, she's doctored the document so that the signature can be mistaken as a release for Daniel. She runs her plan past Robin - needing one of the outlaws to pose as a guard and take Daniel: Allan volunteers, to everyone’s surprise. It’s a brilliant opportunity to leak Robin’s plan to Gisborne...

Richard Armitage as Gisborne and Jonas Armstrong as RobinWhen Gisborne’s forewarned of Robin’s plan, he arms himself to the hilt in his indestructible suit of armour. Now a rescue attempt is near impossible and Robin must think fast if he’s to save a boy’s life and stop a vital part of the Sheriff's war machine.

Lucy Griffiths as MarianTo Gisborne's surprise, Robin throws tar on his armour and sets him alight. As Gisborne cools off in a barrel of water, Robin threatens to drown him, unless he's given the black diamond. The Sheriff is unfazed, but when Marian, pretending she wants to save Gisborne, steps forward threatening to kill the man who makes the armour, he's forced to hand over the diamond.

While the Outlaws celebrate destroying the diamond, Marian's in trouble with the Sheriff, and it's her father who'll pay the price...



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