5. Archie Duncan as Red Gill

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The Ancient Decree Of Outlawry

From the age of 14 during the early medieval period, both men and women could be outlawed. Women were said to be ‘waived’, but suffered the same punishment, literally placed outside the protection of the law. If they were recognised, they risked arrest and immediate beheading. If anyone hacked off an outlaw's head during the...

4. James Hayter and Richard Todd

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Friar Tuck

In this our spacious isle I think there is not oneBut he hath heard some talk of Hood and Little John;Of Tuck, the merry friar, which many a sermon madeIn praise of Robin Hood, his outlaws, and their trade.(Michael Drayton -Poly-Olbion)Friar Tuck is not mentioned in the existing medieval ballads of Robin Hood, although the...

3. Reginald Tate (as Hugh Fitzooth)

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Carmen Dillon 1908-2000

An art director collaborates closely with the film director and production team to visually tell a story on film. The construction of the sets, costume designs, locations, props and decor are all encompassed in this important role and in 1951 Walt Disney used one of the best art director’s in Europe during the making of his...

2. James Hayter and Richard Todd

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Friar Tuck's 'Duet'

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19. The Hermit of Alford Abbey

Friar Tuck was the hermit of Alford Abbey, a plump faced cleric with a tonsured head burnt dark by the sun. He was dressed in a stained brown habit with the tattered cowl thrown back. Round his neck was a rosary and round his waist was a good broadsword. Contented in the warm sunshine, he was seated with his back against a...