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2009 TV Preview: 'Robin Hood 3'
Published Wednesday, Dec 31 2008, 16:31 GMT | By Neil Wilkes | 39 comments
I say "long-awaited" because the show was bumped from its traditional Autumn timeslot this year by the launch of the fantastical magical drama Merlin. Robin and co are now likely to bounce back onto our screens around March-April time.
As we all know, leading man Jonas Armstrong is departing at the end of the series - and I can reveal that he's not the only one to be departing.
For all those asking, I can confirm that the newly loved-up Will (Harry Lloyd) and Djaq (Anjali Jay) will not be back in the new series, however the door has been left open for a future return.
Exec producer Foz Allan explains: "They're still alive and well and living in the Holy Land, so they certainly could come back. I think in my head they've formed an early version of Médecins Sans Frontières! They're fixing crusaders, Arabs, Saracens... they're people who are trying to do good. It kind of played into an idea we did in series two, that grows in series three, which is 'we are Robin Hood'. Robin Hood isn't really a man. It is a philosophical, emotional position - 'we do good when the world is bad' - and they're carrying that mission on in the Holy Land."
While old characters are departing, there are new characters aplenty. Ones to watch include Guy's sister Isabella (Lara Pulver) and new girl gang member Kate (Joanne Froggatt), plus the highly-anticipated arrival of Friar Tuck (David Harewood).
There's also a very major plotline involving the Sheriff (Keith Allen) and his rule over Nottingham.
Finally, I can confirm that Maid Marion (Lucy Griffiths) is definitely, 100%, dead. And it's not a case of poison-that-makes-it-appear-as-if-she's-dead-but-she's-not-really. She's officially dead.
More on Robin Hood in the coming months!
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Heather, Edinbrugh, on June 21st, 2009
Contains Spoilers if u've not seen the third series up to the 12th episode. I can't believe that they Killed off Allan-a-Dale, he's been my favourite character so far in the series and it won't be the same without him. Even if they had to kill him off they coul've done it a bit more dramatically, I mean it was kinda just like one minute he was there and the next he was dead. There wasn't even a soppy goodbye scene, which would have made his leaving the show less sad(well it probably wouldve just made me cry but atleast it would feel like he wasnt just gone). I'll miss him in the show, i was soooo disapointed when his character got killed. I keep hoping that the writers will think up some totaly unbelivable way to bring him back, but i dont think its gonna happen.
Contains Spoilers if u've not seen the third series up to the 12th episode. I can't believe that they Killed off Allan-a-Dale, he's been my favourite character so far in the series and it won't be the same without him. Even if they had to kill him off they coul've done it a bit more dramatically, I mean it was kinda just like one minute he was there and the next he was dead. There wasn't even a soppy goodbye scene, which would have made his leaving the show less sad(well it probably wouldve just made me cry but atleast it would feel like he wasnt just gone). I'll miss him in the show, i was soooo disapointed when his character got killed. I keep hoping that the writers will think up some totaly unbelivable way to bring him back, but i dont think its gonna happen.
rhiannon t, on May 4th, 2009
this blog thing is wrong because i can confirm that maid marion as been signed up for season 3 but i dont no as yet if marion will come back as a ghost or in a dream or in the living but she has been signed up.
this blog thing is wrong because i can confirm that maid marion as been signed up for season 3 but i dont no as yet if marion will come back as a ghost or in a dream or in the living but she has been signed up.
Siets, Belgium, on March 28th, 2009
NOOOOOO willlllll!!!!!! We love you too much to miss you!!!!
NOOOOOO willlllll!!!!!! We love you too much to miss you!!!!
Nic, Worcester, on March 27th, 2009
I will be watching, but I'm not looking forward to it. With Marian dead, Djaq & Will missing, the gang won't be the gang anymore. Its one thing to "update" a legend - by all means breathe new life, but this has been rough shod slaughter of the tradition. Where does it go? Even if the idea of "we" are Robin Hood, this is not new - done in the 80s with RofS (for those old enough to remember). Could the final redemption be Gut becoming the "new" Robin Hood when Jonas leaves....?
I will be watching, but I'm not looking forward to it. With Marian dead, Djaq & Will missing, the gang won't be the gang anymore. Its one thing to "update" a legend - by all means breathe new life, but this has been rough shod slaughter of the tradition. Where does it go? Even if the idea of "we" are Robin Hood, this is not new - done in the 80s with RofS (for those old enough to remember). Could the final redemption be Gut becoming the "new" Robin Hood when Jonas leaves....?
Nikki, Norwich, on March 22nd, 2009
i can't believe that will is not going to be in it any more! i love harry lloyd. BRING BACK HARRY LLOYD!
i can't believe that will is not going to be in it any more! i love harry lloyd. BRING BACK HARRY LLOYD!
Sally, Edinburgh, on March 21st, 2009
Guy and Marian were fabulous what a lot could have been done there . Bring the dame back if not someone somewhere put Griffiths and Armitage together
Guy and Marian were fabulous what a lot could have been done there . Bring the dame back if not someone somewhere put Griffiths and Armitage together
Emily, on March 16th, 2009
NOoooooo, i love Will - i can't believe he isn't coming back!! :(
NOoooooo, i love Will - i can't believe he isn't coming back!! :(
Richard Newark, on March 8th, 2009
come on bbc give us a date!
come on bbc give us a date!
Lisa Frost, Berkshire, on February 22nd, 2009
I love robin hood and cannot wait to see what happens next i was really disappointed to here that harry lloyd will not be returning as will scarlet coz he was my favourite i hope he cames back soon.
I love robin hood and cannot wait to see what happens next i was really disappointed to here that harry lloyd will not be returning as will scarlet coz he was my favourite i hope he cames back soon.
Ella, Dorset, on February 20th, 2009
cant wait for seies 3, and unlike other people i thought series 2 had a gd ending :) but anyways does anyone know the actual release date for the third series coz everywhere i look it says summin different :( im confused robin rules!! :)
cant wait for seies 3, and unlike other people i thought series 2 had a gd ending :) but anyways does anyone know the actual release date for the third series coz everywhere i look it says summin different :( im confused robin rules!! :)
Micha, Malta, on February 19th, 2009
-YAY a season 3! -i wonder how Robin will get his revenge! c'mon you have to bring back Will and Djaq they're so funny and without Djaq who would be there to help when they are injured?? -however the story continues i WILL watch it 100% -I just have 1 wish : DON'T KILL MUCH!! he's my favorite of them all...and c'mon Robin lost marian, don't make him lose Much too :( -Can't wait!! waiting for season 3? A clue: YESSS!!
-YAY a season 3! -i wonder how Robin will get his revenge! c'mon you have to bring back Will and Djaq they're so funny and without Djaq who would be there to help when they are injured?? -however the story continues i WILL watch it 100% -I just have 1 wish : DON'T KILL MUCH!! he's my favorite of them all...and c'mon Robin lost marian, don't make him lose Much too :( -Can't wait!! waiting for season 3? A clue: YESSS!!
Mikki, Australia, on February 8th, 2009
*screaming/crying/screaming/crying* No Djaq and Will?? Marian dead?? Series 3 is officially killed already. No matter how good they make it... Robin Hood could NEVER be truly happy with anyone except Marian... they find another girl for him, and it will be like ultimate betrayal... Guy and The Sheriff don't even deserve screen time after everything they have done to the gang... and since Djaq and Will getting together was the only thing i found appealling about the last 2 episodes of season 2, I really don't see how this could possibly end well. :(
*screaming/crying/screaming/crying* No Djaq and Will?? Marian dead?? Series 3 is officially killed already. No matter how good they make it... Robin Hood could NEVER be truly happy with anyone except Marian... they find another girl for him, and it will be like ultimate betrayal... Guy and The Sheriff don't even deserve screen time after everything they have done to the gang... and since Djaq and Will getting together was the only thing i found appealling about the last 2 episodes of season 2, I really don't see how this could possibly end well. :(
Hayley Hemming, Droitwich Spa, on February 5th, 2009
I love Robin Hood and am totally gutted that Jonas Armstrong is leaving :( and also that Harry Lloyd (Will Scarlett) won't be returning either :( Although this is tragic news (well to me it is!) i cannot wait til the new series starts. Its a great saturday night programme. Roll on Robin Hood. :)
I love Robin Hood and am totally gutted that Jonas Armstrong is leaving :( and also that Harry Lloyd (Will Scarlett) won't be returning either :( Although this is tragic news (well to me it is!) i cannot wait til the new series starts. Its a great saturday night programme. Roll on Robin Hood. :)
Charlotte, Nottinghamshire, on January 21st, 2009
i think that they could continue robin hood with either another actor or someone else taking over like a relative of his a younger brother or sister around 15 or sixteen that he left with a aunt or someone when he went to the holy land and didnt go back for them after when he was outlawed as it was to dangerous and he didnt want the sheriff to find out about him/her i think that a girl would be best i dont know why i just think it would be good to have a girl as the hero for once. what do you think of my idea for the forth season??
i think that they could continue robin hood with either another actor or someone else taking over like a relative of his a younger brother or sister around 15 or sixteen that he left with a aunt or someone when he went to the holy land and didnt go back for them after when he was outlawed as it was to dangerous and he didnt want the sheriff to find out about him/her i think that a girl would be best i dont know why i just think it would be good to have a girl as the hero for once. what do you think of my idea for the forth season??
Emma, Vale of Glamorgan, on January 20th, 2009
I love robin hood and will be definitely be watching the third series even though they completely rewrite the basis of the myth. Can't believe Marian is definitely 100% dead that's like having a superman without Lois lane.
I love robin hood and will be definitely be watching the third series even though they completely rewrite the basis of the myth. Can't believe Marian is definitely 100% dead that's like having a superman without Lois lane.
Lynn, Maine, on January 19th, 2009
Can't wait for the next series. Too bad no Will and Djac. Anjli Jay delivered all the best lines. JA is a great Robin, maybe the best ever but there is no reason that another could not take over the role much like the two different Robins in Robin of Sherwood. I enjoy the series so much I'd rather it continued. Just don't lose the lovely villains.
Can't wait for the next series. Too bad no Will and Djac. Anjli Jay delivered all the best lines. JA is a great Robin, maybe the best ever but there is no reason that another could not take over the role much like the two different Robins in Robin of Sherwood. I enjoy the series so much I'd rather it continued. Just don't lose the lovely villains.
Marie, Oslo, on January 13th, 2009
I can't wait for more - I'm so psyched! I really liked the last two seasons, and I thought the season 2 finale was very exciting. I liked the fact that Marion died, not because I didn't like her (I did), but because I think her character might have become somewhat superfluous after a while. So I'm glad she could disappear before that happened. And I'm sad Djac and Will won't be coming back - they're so awesome! But I am very, very impatient to see what happens next with the rest of the gang, as well as Gisborne. Poor Gisborne. He's such a tortured soul ...
I can't wait for more - I'm so psyched! I really liked the last two seasons, and I thought the season 2 finale was very exciting. I liked the fact that Marion died, not because I didn't like her (I did), but because I think her character might have become somewhat superfluous after a while. So I'm glad she could disappear before that happened. And I'm sad Djac and Will won't be coming back - they're so awesome! But I am very, very impatient to see what happens next with the rest of the gang, as well as Gisborne. Poor Gisborne. He's such a tortured soul ...
Lola, NY, on January 11th, 2009
weee! I can't wait !! I loved the last two series oh-so muchly. This show is highly addicting and Jonas and Co. are brilliant. I'm devastated that Jonas, Harry and Anjali are leaving so soon, but it's okay. I wish them the best. I'm so glad Marian is dead. She's so annoying in the last season. It's tragic though, that Robin's one-and-only love interest is dead, but I hope Robin can find a suitable replacement if he's willing to love again.
weee! I can't wait !! I loved the last two series oh-so muchly. This show is highly addicting and Jonas and Co. are brilliant. I'm devastated that Jonas, Harry and Anjali are leaving so soon, but it's okay. I wish them the best. I'm so glad Marian is dead. She's so annoying in the last season. It's tragic though, that Robin's one-and-only love interest is dead, but I hope Robin can find a suitable replacement if he's willing to love again.
Mary, Tampa, FL, on January 5th, 2009
I still can't believe how bad the finale to Season 2 was... A hero that can't even save his soul mate. I'm still angry and appalled.
I still can't believe how bad the finale to Season 2 was... A hero that can't even save his soul mate. I'm still angry and appalled.
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This is stupid. How can they have Robin Hood WITHOUT Robin Hood ?!?! That settles it, they will have to bring back Will Scarlett. :) And who are they going to fight against ? They are all blooming dead !