Djaq, the girl outlaw, and the Night Watchman.
The BBC's 2006 version of Robin Hood changed the roles of many of Robin Hood characters, and dropped others altogether from the cast. But it did make two interesting innovations. Above: Djaq took over the Saracen outlaw role which had begun in the 1980's, but never as a girl before. The concept of including a female outlaw had been explored before as far back as the 1950s but, if you don't count Maid Marian, never in a permanent way. Djaq, played by Anjali Jay, entered the series having been rescued by Robin Hood's men from being put to work as a slave by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Here she is seen being tortured with acid by the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Above: Still on the theme of equal outlaw rights for the girls, the BBC also gave Maid Marian a secret identity. When Robin of Loxley left for the Crusades, long before he became Robin Hood, it seems Marian was dashing around Nottingham at night fighting for the rights of the poor. The people gave her the name of the Night Watchman, and in this way Lucy Griffiths made an excellent contribution to the annals of Robin Hood.Labels: Anjali Rose, Djaq, Lucy Griffiths, Night Watchman, Robin Hood, Saracen outlaw
posted by robin hood at 5:47 PM
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BBC Robin Hood 2006 Cast:
Robin Hood - Jonas Armstrong
Marian - Lucy Griffiths
Guy of Gisborne - Richard Armitage
Sheriff of Nottingham - Keith Allen
Little John - Gordon Kennedy
Much - Sam Troughton
Alan A'Dale - Joe Armstrong
Will Scarlett - Harry Lloyd
Anjali Jay - Djaq
(Basic cast only).
Anjali Jay as Djaq the saracen outlaw in Robin Hood 2006.
Lucy Griffiths as Maid Marian and the Night Watchman in Robin Hood 2006.
Its a shame this new 'Robin Hood' complete and utter Politically Correct rubbish.
Hi Daniel,
Thanks for the contribution, because all opinions are valid and welcome.
Regarding the "politically correct" issue, I would agree where the absence of Friar Tuck is concerned. It wasn't necessary to cut him out.
But where Djaq is concerned we've had a Saracen, muslim outlaw since the 1980s, and I think that's been a good thing because it gives us a chance to look at the Crusades and King Richard's activities from another perspective. King Richard bankrupted the country with that war, and caused problems which persist to this day.
Also, if you look at the Patricia Driscoll Maid Marian from the 1950s, on my main Robin Hood blog, you'll see the equal rights issue for the girls was explored even then. (She's still my favourite Marian).
i find that this new series, however far from the legand it maybe, the writers at the BBC have done a fantastic job creating the sereis. I love the idea of marian having a proper role in this series, as if you view most other robin hood interpretations, this is not the case, and marian is just the damsel in distress
Hi Nightwatchman,
I agree with you about Lucy's excellent interpretation, BUT IO totally disagree that Marian was ever a "damsel in distress". This notion is maybe based on the poor (but successful) American versions: Prince of Thieves and the Errl Flynn "Adventures of Robin Hood".
If you look at the 1957 Patricia Driscoll TV version, or Judi Trott in 1984s Robin of Sherwood, or the 1990s Robin Hood movie (etc., etc.,) you will find Marian was always a strong and valuable member of the team. It's just that Hollywood never chose to portray her that way.
To the NightWatchman and robin hood I leave this statement,
Have you two even watched the new Robin Hood series at all?! I mean just keep blabbering on about something it appears you know nothing about! This new Robin Hood is a brilliant interpretation of an old classic that brings the story to life giving it great accomplishment and letting it stand above every other show series or otherwise!
Both of you should be ashamed of yourselves. learn to only talk about things you know.
Good Day to you both! hmmmph!!!!!!!
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