The Tale of Robin Hood

'The Tale of Robin Hood' visits the areas where the outlaw is reputed to have roamed and examines the claims of the various candidates to be the real Robin Hood. With a wealth of location footage, it takes a fascinating look at law enforcement in the Middle Ages, including a visit to the prison cell where Robin Hood was reputedly imprisoned.

Myth and history intermingle to understand the tale of Robin Hood in this literary themed documentary. A character so popular that his name has been co-opted by real-life outlaws in places like the U.S. and Mexico, Robin Hood is explored both as a fictional character and as a possibly historical figure, with experts and historians weighing in on the origins of the folk hero.