SILVER SPRING, January 22, 2007—Acorn Media announces the March 13, 2007 U.S. DVD debut of Robin of Sherwood, Set 1, the definitive retelling of the Robin Hood legend with gritty period realism and a mix of history and myth. The 5-volume DVD box set includes all 13 episodes in Series 1 & 2 and a bonus fifth disc devoted exclusively to more than eight hours of special features.

Long before Harry Potter there was Robin Hood, a magical, mystical youth fighting against evil with his own innate goodness and inherited powers. And of all the interpretations of the Robin Hood legend, this acclaimed 1980s British TV series endures in the hearts of fans for its lavishly produced mix of gripping action adventure and authentic historical drama.

Robin of Sherwood, Set 1 stars Michael Praed (Dynasty) as Robin of Loxley, with Ray Winstone (The Departed, Sexy Beast) as Will Scarlet, and Nickolas Grace (Brideshead Revisited) as the Sheriff of Nottingham. The series also aired on PBS and Showtime as Robin Hood.

Special features include: Commentaries on selected episodes, two retrospective documentaries, outtakes, behind-the-scenes documentary The Electric Theatre Show with bonus footage, and more.

Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., Acorn Media is one of North America’s most active providers of British television programming on home video. Acorn’s DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn Media at (888) 870-8047 or www.acornonline.com.

For more information or to request a screening copy, please contact Chad Campbell, Senior Publicist, Acorn Media, at 301.608.2115 ext. 138 or ccampbell@acornmedia.com.