Ep 5. Alan A Dale

In this episode of Robin of Sherwood season 1, we meet a new character named Alan A Dale. The episode begins with Robin and his band of outlaws crossing paths with a group of musicians, including Alan, who is a talented singer and storyteller. Robin takes pity on the group when he sees them being harassed by guards and invites them to stay in the safety of the forest.

Alan tells Robin and his men the story of how he fell in love with a noblewoman named Cristabel, but their love was forbidden by her father, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Cristabel is promised to another man, but Alan refuses to give up on his love for her. Robin sympathizes with Alan's plight and offers to help him win Cristabel's heart.

Meanwhile, the Sheriff has grown suspicious of Alan and his band of musicians and believes they may be working with Robin Hood. He sends his men to capture them and bring them to Nottingham Castle. Alan manages to escape, but his friends are captured and taken prisoner.

Robin and the outlaws devise a plan to rescue Alan's friends and help him win Cristabel's heart. They disguise themselves as traveling musicians and sneak into the castle to perform for the Sheriff. During their performance, they manage to free Alan's friends and cause a distraction that allows Alan to sneak away with Cristabel.

The episode comes to a dramatic conclusion as the Sheriff discovers that one of his prisoners has escaped. He sends his men after Alan and Cristabel, who are forced to flee into the forest. Robin and his men come to their aid and engage in a thrilling battle with the Sheriff's men.

In the end, Alan and Cristabel are reunited and Robin and his band of outlaws continue to fight for justice in the forest. This episode is filled with action, romance, and a touch of humor courtesy of Alan's jovial personality. Fans of the show will enjoy this installment and the introduction of a new character to the already charming cast of Robin of Sherwood.