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Jun 2022
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192. Robin Hood

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Join Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook as they uncover the origins of Robin Hood.


What was the earliest mention of Robin Hood in text? How has Robin Hood evolved through time to become the legend that he is today? Did he have a real-life counterpart?


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Editor: Scarlett Murray

Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Jack Davenport


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