Season 2
Robin Hood is a British adventure series produced by independent production company Tiger Aspect Productions for BBC One, with co-funding from the BBC America cable television channel in the United States which is based around the stories of legendary English folk hero Robin Hood.
The series aired in the UK on BBC One from 7 October, 2006 to 27 June, 2009. There are 39 hour-long episodes in three seasons.
Robin Hood premiered in South Africa on SABC2 on Saturday 3 November 2007, at 15h00. It later aired on DStv's BBC Entertainment channel. See "Seasons" below for seasonal broadcast dates and times.
Season 2
In the second season the drama continues to centre around the charismatic Robin Hood, who leads his gang of outlaws in Sherwood Forest.
Using outrageous scams, disguises, tricks, ingenuity, breathtaking archery and swordplay, the band of brothers attempt to outwit the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his sadistic lieutenant, Guy of Gisborne.
Shot in eye-catching locations near Budapest in Hungary, Robin is aided in his quest by his feisty love interest, Marian, and his loyal troupe of outlaws: Much, Little John, Allan A Dale, Will Scarlett and Djaq.
In this season - which also features such notable guest appearances from Dexter Fletcher, Ralf Little, David Bamber, Josie Lawrence, Denis Lawson, Tony Slattery, Mathew Horne, Charlie Brooks and Lynda Bellingham - Robin is in even greater peril than before as he tries to foil the Sheriff and Guy's evil scheme to hire a mercenary troop of Black Knights to assassinate King Richard and put Prince John on the throne.
The biggest development this season is that the stakes have been upped considerably. The Sheriff is involved in what, in modern parlance, would be called 'regime change'.
When Robin clashes with the Sheriff now, it's as much about the very soul of England as taking from the rich and giving to the poor.
Robin's relationship with Marian also takes on an extra dimension. They have declared their love for each other, but she puts herself in genuine danger by spying on the Sheriff at the castle for Robin.
In addition to the magnitude of the prize he is fighting for, the character of Robin has evolved into more of a leader and decision-maker. His choices and dilemmas are that much greater because the stakes are so much higher.
If Robin has to kill someone in order to prevent a catastrophe then, with respect, that's what he will do.
Seasons
Season 1 (13 episodes)
Channel: SABC2 | Premiere: 3 Nov 2007 | Finale: 26 Jan 2008 | Saturdays, 15h00
Channel: BBC Entertainment | Premiere: 26 Apr 2009 | Finale: 19 Jul 2009 | Sundays, 18h40
Season 2 (13 episodes)
Channel: SABC2 | Premiere: 7 Sep 2008 | Finale: 30 Nov 2008 | Sundays, 11h30
Channel: BBC Entertainment | Premiere: 25 Jul 2010 | Finale: 17 Oct 2011 | Sundays, 18h40
Season 3 (13 episodes)
Channel: BBC Entertainment | Premiere: 24 Jul 2011 | Finale: 16 Oct 2011 | Sundays, 17h40