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Robin Hood S3E8 — The King is Dead, Long Live the King

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Robin Hood•Season 3•Episode 8

The King is Dead, Long Live the King

7.5/10 · 157 votesMay 23, 200944 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

The Royal Keeper of the Keys and Robin's former mentor, Lord Sheridan announces that King Richard has been killed in battle. Prince John orders a hasty coronation at Nottingham and forces the Archbishop to preside over it. Can Robin unveil a hidden secret before John

Written byDominic Minghella

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Cast13

Jonas Armstrong

Jonas Armstrong

Robin Hood

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Sheriff of Nottingham

Richard Armitage

Richard Armitage

Sir Guy of Gisbourne

Sam Troughton

Sam Troughton

Much

Gordon Kennedy

Gordon Kennedy

Little John

Joe Armstrong

Joe Armstrong

Allan

Harry Lloyd

Harry Lloyd

Will Scarlet

Anjali Jay

Anjali Jay

Djaq

David Harewood

David Harewood

Tuck

Lara Pulver

Lara Pulver

Isabella

Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt

Kate

William Beck

William Beck

Royston White

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Dominic Minghella

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The King is Dead, Long Live the King" is episode 8 of Robin Hood season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 157 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Written by Dominic Minghella, it aired on May 23, 2009.

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