''Back to Sherwood'' is a British-Canadian television series that originally aired on

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in 1998. Created by Ellis Iddon and Phil Meagher of Winklemania Productions (UK). The theme music was also written and performed by Ellis Iddon and Phil Meagher.

Plot overview

When Robyn Hood finds a magical amulet, she finds that she can go back in time to the medieval age in England when she puts it on. In the past, she learns that

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and

Maid Marian Maid Marian is the heroine of the Robin Hood legend in English folklore, often taken to be his lover. She is not mentioned in the early, medieval versions of the legend, but was the subject of at least two plays by 1600. Her history and circums ...

have been captured and trapped by magical means by a sorceress in league with the Sheriff of Nottingham. As their descendant, Robyn and her own group of merry teens must save her ancestors and protect Sherwood.

Cast

* Alexa Dubreuil as Joan Little * Alexa Devine as Joan Little *

Aimée Castle Aimée Castle is a Canadian actress known for her role as Lori Baxter on the TV series ''Big Wolf on Campus'', Robyn Hood on ''Back to Sherwood'', ''Satan's School for Girls (2000 film), Satan's School for Girls'', as well as numerous voice acting ...

as Robyn Hood * Larry Day as Guy of Gisbourne *

Angela Galuppo Angela Galuppo is a Canadian film, television and voice actress. She is best known as the frontlady of the Montreal-based band St. Ange, and for her recurring role as Bridget in the television series '' Being Human'' as well as providing the voi ...

as Tanya *

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as Brenan the witch

Reception

Back to Sherwood currently stands at a 7.6 based on 33 reviews on

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References

External links

* 1998 Canadian television series debuts 1998 Canadian television series endings CBC Television original programming 1990s Canadian children's television series 1990s Canadian time travel television series Canadian time travel television series British time travel television series {{Canada-kids-tv-prog-stub