Of all the characters adapted to screen from classic literature and folklore, Robin Hood is perhaps one of the figures that has been revisited the most. From black-and-white productions to ...

Unlike Robin Hood, we know that Dick Turpin ... Folklore tells Turpin as a charismatic, gentlemanly rogue who once rode his horse, Black Bess, from London to York in just one day.

In collusion with Prince John and a cabinet of conspirators - the 'Black Knights' - he planned ... King Richard - unless he delivers a dead Robin Hood, he's finished.

Ryder and Swett added: "This is not the story of Robin Hood we've all come to know. "Instead, Michael has crafted something far more grounded and visceral. Thanks to Alexander Black and our ...